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Scientists ID New Genetic Markers for Bowel Disease
Study also provides evidence that Ashkenzi Jews twice as likely to develop conditions

Women With IBS Unable to Switch Off Pain Response
Finding could improve understanding of irritable bowel syndrome and lead to new treatments

Health Tip: Belching and Bloating
Suggestions for taming symptoms

Allergy Disorders Linked With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Study also found IBS 2 times more likely in people with depression

IBS Symptoms More Acute in Women With History of Abuse
Brain can't switch off pain modulation mechanism, study suggests

Health Tip: Taming Irritable Bowel
Can be triggered by stress, anxiety

Tequila Fruit Compound Could Help Treat Colon
Blue agave 'fructans' carry drugs safely through stomach acid, study finds

Lialda Approved for Ulcerative Colitis
To induce remission of inflammatory bowel disease

Health Tip: Living With Irritable Bowel
Controlling stress, healthy diet may help

New Drug Therapies Look Promising for Bowel Diseases
Long-term and biologic treatments are emerging candidates, researchers say