Irritable bowel syndrome seems to affect more women than men.

女性比男性更易患肠易激综合征。

The syndrome is more likely to strike those whose immune systems are already below par.

这种综合征更容易对那些免疫系统已经低于正常水平的人构成威胁。

It's a bit like the exam syndrome where you write down everything you know regardless of what has been asked.

不论问题是什么就把所知道的统统写上，这有些像典型的考试心理。

Scientists call this the 'it won't affect me' syndrome.

科学家把这种现象称为“我无所谓”的典型表现。