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Over 100,000 U.S. Youth Battle Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Cases of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are rising at an alarming rate among young Americans, a new study reveals.

"Prevalence rates [are] among the highest reported worldwide," said researcher Dr. Michael Kappelman, a professor of pediatrics and epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

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Crohn's, Colitis Care Take Big Financial Toll on Patients

Inflammatory bowel conditions such as Crohn’s disease and colitis cause intense financial pressure as well as physical distress, a new study shows.

More than 40% of people with inflammatory bowel disease have made significant financial trade-offs to afford t...

4 Tips to Keeping Your Gut Healthy and Free of IBD

Almost 2.4 million Americans are thought to suffer from the pain and disability of inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD), a type of autoimmune illness that includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

You can ...

Baby's Diet Could Cut Lifetime Odds for Crohn's, Colitis

Toddlers are famously picky eaters, but parents may be doing their young child's future gut a huge favor if they insist on a healthy diet.

New research shows that toddlers who eat plenty of fish and vegetables, and precious few sugary drinks, are less likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by the time they are teenagers. IBD includes conditions such as Crohn's disease and ulce...

Subtle Changes Could Predict Inflammatory Bowel Disease Years Before Symptoms Hit

MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Inflammatory bowel disease starts to develop years before patients come down with symptoms, a new study suggests.

Gut changes can be detected in blood tests up to eight years before a diagnosis of Crohn's disease and up to three years prior to a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis, according to findings recently published in the journal

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  • November 13, 2023
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    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease Tied to Higher Odds for Stroke

    Having inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, could mean having a higher long-term risk of stroke, according to a new study.

    People with IBD are 13% more likely to have a stroke up to 25 years after their diagnosis than those without the condition, the researchers found. Their report was published June 14 in the journal Neurology.

    "These results show that people with inflammat...

    Crohn's Disease: What Is It, and How Can It Be Treated?

    Crohn's disease can turn your life into a gastrointestinal nightmare, but there is hope.

    According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), more than half a million Americans have Crohn's diseas...

    FDA Approves First Pill to Treat Moderate-to-Severe Crohn's Disease

    Patients with Crohn's disease have a new treatment option, following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of a pill called Rinvoq (upadacitinib).

    Rinvoq is meant to treat adults with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease who have not had success with TNF (tumor necrosis factor) blockers. The daily pill is the first oral treatment for this group of patients.

    Crohn's is ...

    Household Factors Can Raise a Child's Odds for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

    What puts kids at risk for pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and what could help prevent it?

    A review of 36 observational studies that included 6.4 million kids offers some key clues.

    Taking antibiotics at an early age, eating a Western diet and living in a more affluent family were associated with an increased IBD risk. But living in a household with pets and siblings and...

    Crohn's Disease: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment

    Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, has no cure. But there are many treatments, specific to type, and it is possible to keep the symptoms under control.

    A gastroenterologist offers some tips for those newly diagnosed with the condition.

    "It's important to get a proper diagnosis and see an experienced inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) provider, preferably at a cent...

    Frequent Use of Antibiotics Linked With Higher Odds for Crohn's, Colitis

    Overuse of antibiotics may trigger inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), new research suggests.

    Among folks who were 40 or older, a new study found that antibiotics may increase the risk for bowel diseases, such as Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, for one to two years after use. And the greatest risk was posed by two classes of antibiotics -- nitroimidazoles and fluoroquinolones -- often used ...

    Just Being Healthy Might Prevent Many Cases of Crohn's, Colitis

    Folks who follow a handful of healthy habits can dramatically reduce their risk of developing an inflammatory bowel disease, a new study reports.

    Adopting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can prevent up to 60% of cases of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, according to research published Dec. 6 in the journal

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  • December 8, 2022
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    • 'High-Risk' Sex Could Raise Odds for Crohn's, Colitis in Gay Men

    Compared with heterosexual men, gay men are more than twice as likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) when engaging in "high-risk"sexual behavior, new research shows.

    The definition of high-risk behavior was having sexual contact with multiple partners or without a condom.

    "To our knowledge, this is the first large population-based study that demonstrates a higher preval...

    Crohn's, Colitis Tied to Higher-Risk Pregnancies

    Women who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) should work with a doctor to get it into remission before pregnancy, a new study indicates.

    Researchers found that women with Crohn's disease and

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  • August 9, 2022
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    • Study Uncovers Strong Links Between Depression and Crohn's, Colitis

    New research points to a compelling interplay between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and depression.

    IBD includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. In addition to the physical pain that these illnesses c...

    Heavy Antibiotic Use Tied to Development of Crohn's, Colitis

    The more antibiotics that seniors take, the greater their risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study suggests.

    The findings could help explain some of the increase in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (common types of IBD) among older adults, according to the study...

    COVID Vaccine Spurs Good Response in People With Crohn's, Colitis

    Here's some comforting news for people who struggle with inflammatory bowel disease and worry that the immune-suppressing drugs they must take might blunt their response to COVID-19 vaccines: New research finds vaccination triggers a strong immune reaction in these patients.

    "At eight weeks, following completion of a two-dose mRNA vaccine series, 99% of patients had detectable antibodies ...

    New Hope for IBD Patients

    A drug previously approved for multiple sclerosis also can treat inflammatory bowel disease in some patients, a new clinical trial reports.

    The medication, ozanimod (Zeposia), proved effective in helping patients with ulcerative colitis, sending many into full remission, according to results being published Sept. 30 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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    Statin Cholesterol Drugs May Help Fight Ulcerative Colitis

    Millions of people take statins to lower their cholesterol, and new research suggests these drugs may also ease ulcerative colitis.

    An inflammatory bowel disease with no real cure, ulcerative colitis causes sore spots on the lining of the colon that can lead to rectal bleeding, diarrhea and c...

    COVID-19 Vaccines Boost Antibodies, Even in People With Weak Immune Systems

    COVID-19 vaccines trigger antibody production in most people who have weakened immune systems, but a new study reveals that their responses are weaker than in healthy people.

    "Some of our patients have been hesitant about getting vaccinated, which is unfortunate because they are at increased risk of having more severe cases of COVID-19 if they happen to get infected, compared to those not...