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Late-Night Snacking and Stress: A Recipe for Bathroom Trouble

A new study finds people with chronic stress who eat 25% of their daily calories after 9 p.m. are more likely to suffer constipation or diarrhea.

Are Gut Microbiome Kits Overpromising?

The American Gut Project tests 21 at-home gut microbiome kits from seven companies and finds “major discrepancies.”

Intermittent Fasting May Help Crohn’s Patients Achieve Long-Term Remission

In a new clinical trial, Crohn’s patients who limited eating to an eight-hour window saw disease activity drop by 40 percent and abdominal pain by half.

Painful Colon Infection Once Rare in Young Adults Is on the Rise

A new study finds a surprising surge in severe diverticulitis among young adults in the U.S.

Mediterranean Diet Reduces IBS Pain and Other Severe Symptoms

In a new study, people with irritable bowel syndrome who followed a Mediterranean diet for 6 weeks experienced significant relief from abdominal pain and other severe symptoms.

GLP-1 Medications May Increase the Risk of Severe Acid Reflux

A new study finds patients with type 2 diabetes who take GLP-1 receptor agonists are 27% more likely to develop gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) compared to those taking other common drugs called SGLT-2 inhibitors.