Women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are 3 times more likely to forgo having children than people without the condition — it’s a trend driven by fear and confusion about what the disease would ...

A toxin produced by bacteria found in dirty water kills off immune cells in the lining of the colon, meaning people whose guts are colonised by these bacteria are much more likely to develop a ...

A variant of the Aeromonas bacterium promoted colon inflammation in mice and was detected in stools and colon tissue from patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). Suspecting that gut-resident ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one of the most common inflammatory bowel diseases, a lifelong condition that can cause chronic inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine. This can lead ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

Lymphocytic colitis is a bowel condition characterized by chronic, watery diarrhea and the buildup of white blood cells in your gut. It is most common in older adults. Lymphocytic colitis is a rare ...

Omega-3 fatty acid supplements may reduce inflammation, but make sure you do not take more than 5 grams daily. Curcumin in turmeric helps relieve inflammation and is safe up to 8,000 milligrams daily.