Scientists may soon be able to alleviate the stomach pain of thousands of sufferers of irritable bowel syndrome by controlling the bacteria in the gut, according to pioneering Irish research.

Colette Sheridan looks at a new art exhibition at the Glucksman at UCC that hopes to cause some rumblings as it explores the relationship between food and feeling

Deutsche Bank AG jumped the most in almost six months after a media report that the lender is nearing a $5.4bn (€4.81bn) settlement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ), less than half the amount initially requested.

Deutsche Bank shares dropped to a record low and its riskiest bonds declined after a media report said the German government would not step in to back the lender, fuelling investor concerns about its weakened finances.

Deutsche Bank’s shares and its riskiest bonds dropped the most since the Brexit vote yesterday after the lender said the US Justice Department is seeking $14bn (€12.55bn) to settle a probe tied to mortgage-backed securities, more money than the bank is willing to pay.

Deutsche Bank is halting plans to add 250 jobs in North Carolina because of a state law limiting protections for lesbians, gays and transgender people.

The positive impact of a healthy gut on our physical wellbeing has been touted for some time. But new research shows it can also influence brain function and behaviour.

It used to be the case that reports on the health of European banks merited front-page headlines. Former regulators such as Matthew Elderfield and Patrick Honohan were household names.

Forget the latest diet. Eat to nourish your gut and expect to reap the benefits: better mental health, high energy and weight loss, says Clodagh Finn.

London bankers’ bonuses for 2015 are likely to fall by up to 9% on average from a year earlier after revenues slid in the second half of this year, a study yesterday showed.

Global regulators have reached a draft agreement on a rule on stopping banks from being ‘too big to fail’ by requiring them to hold enough equity capital and bonds to avoid taxpayers being called on in a crisis.

Irish scientists have signed a €4.8m research deal with a British pharmaceutical company to develop new drugs which target the gut and treat symptoms of autism.

Deutsche Bank’s new chief executive, John Cryan, has delayed implementing a strategic overhaul by three months but has told staff to expect tough reforms as he shakes up a group that he said had become too diversified and complex.

Deutsche Bank yesterday appointed John Cryan as its new CEO after co-chief executives Anshu Jain and Juergen Fitschen resigned following criticism from investors.

Dubbed the health epidemic of the 21st century, scientists are looking to the human brain to combat the negative effects of stress.

PROBIOTIC bacteria could be used to treat anxiety and depress-related disorders, according to a paper published by an Irish research team.

NINE new legal highs are being sold in head shops, replacing drugs banned by the Government last month.

FOR something not fit for human consumption, it’s a strange sales pitch: “Introducing our New Party Powder, Pure NRG. This 1 gram Party Powder gives a little lift to any party and keeps you going all night long.”

A DEADLY new legal high branded Europe’s “crystal meth” has been formulated by chemists ahead of the Government’s ban on legal drugs sold in head shops.

“ALTERNATIVE lifestyle” shops around the country have been selling out of new legal drugs which recreational users are substituting for cocaine.