IBS—or Irritable Bowel Syndrome—can be a mysterious ailment. Its yucky symptoms seem like an unpredictable stomach bug.
But researchers are better understanding its causes. A new study links the bowel disorder to overgrowth of bacteria inside the gut. Lowering stress can also help symptoms, so this optimistic news is a double sigh of relief!
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