Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder that affects up to 1 in 10 people worldwide. The cause of the disorder is not fully understood, but a healthy lifestyle could prevent it, researchers say.
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Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder that affects up to 1 in 10 people worldwide. The cause of the disorder is not fully understood, but a healthy lifestyle could prevent it, researchers say.
Mandatory Credit: Kseniya Ovchinnikova/Moment RF/Getty Images

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Healthy lifestyle could reduce risk of irritable bowel syndrome, according to study

Adopting a healthy lifestyle could reduce the risk of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, a new study found.