Rome V Just Changed Your IBS Diagnosis (June 2026)
In 2026 the global rulebook for IBS changed. The word functional is being retired, and a lower bar means more women will be told they qualify. A wider, kinder label reduces stigma, but it does not locate what is driving your symptoms. Here is what changed, and the five questions that turn the label into a starting point.
Why Your Probiotic Isn’t Working (And Which One Might)
Most probiotics don't work because most people are taking the wrong strain for the wrong problem. Strain code matters more than CFU count, and up to 73 percent of products fail their own label claims when third-party tested. Here's which strains have real evidence for IBS, antibiotic recovery, perimenopause symptoms, and bacterial vaginosis — and how to actually read the bottle.