UEG Week 2026: Antibiotic use from childhood linked to higher odds of IBS in young adulthood

BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Antibiotic use from childhood through early adulthood is associated with higher odds of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) at age 24, with the odds increasing as the number of antibiotic prescriptions rose, according to a new study presented today at UEG Week 2026. Researchers analysed data from 2,853 participants […]