A recent population-based study uncovered an association between sleep and some gastrointestinal disorders. People who had sleep disturbances were more likely to also have irritable bowel syndrome than people who ... Read More

If you're going to be traveling somewhere warm for a spring break, you might be considering traveling by airplane. Traveling by plane is safe, fast, and best of all, there's ... Read More

Frequently asked questions about azulfadine (sulfasalazine) including side effects, drug interactions, use during pregnancy, and sexual side effects. Newer drugs have fewer side effects, but some still prefer this drug ... Read More

For many years it has been generally accepted that people with IBD should avoid NSAIDs (a class of painkillers that are available over-the-counter and be prescription) because of the risk ... Read More

Peppermint oil has been studied as an alternative therapy for treating irrtable bowel syndrome. In fact, one study showed that enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules were effective in relieving pain, disension, ... Read More

You may have heard that you 'need' 7-8 hours of sleep to be at your best, but do you know why? And what happens if you don't get that sleep ... Read More