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New drug class may help alleviate IBS symptoms by targeting the central nervous system based on mouse model. Much more work to do to determine if this is transferable to people.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 6, 2025 Source:New drug class may help alleviate IBS symptoms by targeting the central nervous system Reference:Agonists of the opioid δ-receptor improve irritable bowel syndrome-like symptoms via the central nervous system
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Sunday House Call #296, March 21, 2010
Sunday House Call # 296, March 21, 2010 Commentary on Health Canada’s decision to allow soft drink producers to add caffeine into all soft drinks and then advises Canadians to keep track of their consumption.
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The second brain that controls our gut
Original broadcast date: May 10, 2009 When we talk of the human nervous system, we tend to think about the brain, spinal cord and the nerves that emanate from it to spread throughout the body. What is becoming clearer is that there is what some call a “second brain” that controls the functions of the…
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Initial evidence on the effect of probiotics and maintenance of bowel health and function
Digestive problems, especially for people over the age of 60 may be due to a change in intestinal bacterial colonies or flora. The balance is thus more heavily weighted towards ‘unfriendly’ bacteria, which may make them more susceptible to gastrointestinal infections and bowel conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome. Restoration of the friendly bacteria in…
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Get to the root cause of abdominal pain
There are numerous causes for abdominal pain and cramps, warranting a thorough evaluation; diagnoses include peptic ulcer disease, acid reflux, colitis and bowel cancer, among others.