crohn’s disease

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is linked to diversity of viruses and gut bacteria. The findings come from researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine. The researchers found that patients with inflammatory bowel disease had a greater variety of viruses in their digestive system compared to healthy volunteers, suggesting that viruses may play a role ...click here to read more

Crohn’s disease treatment using probiotic E.coli bacteria shows promise but cannot prevent relapse, according to research. Probiotics have been shown to maintain remission in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but evidence of success in active disease is minimal. Researchers at Bristol’s School of Veterinary Sciences and School of Clinical Medicine have found that probiotics are not ...click here to read more

Fibrosis prevention in Crohn’s disease was found to be possible with new immune cell-related approach. The researchers from the University of Bristol have shown that a protein – IL-13 – could hold the key to the prevention of Crohn’s disease-related fibrosis. A major complication of Crohn’s disease is fibrosis – the hardening and thickening – ...click here to read more

Crohn’s disease is linked to dietary fat and specific fatty acids may worsen the disease. Some research suggests that some omega-3 fatty acids can relieve Crohn’s disease, but more recent findings from Duke University have set to examine the role that omega-6 and omega-7 play in Crohn’s disease. Assistant professor of molecular genetics and microbiology, ...click here to read more

This weekly health news roundup consists of latest news stories discussing ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis. This week we saw potential for new IBD treatments, the risk of migraines, triggers of rheumatoid arthritis, and the link between PCOS and ADHD. In case you missed any of our top news stories, we have compiled ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease treatment may be possible with mucus in colon. Although many of us may find mucus to be unpleasant, research has found that it may hold benefits in the treatment of IBDs by helping the body maintain its equilibrium, prevent inflammation, and reduce food allergy problems. Researchers ...click here to read more

During Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), harmless E.coli bacteria in the gut can become harmful. Within the gut, there is a variety of bacteria, including E.coli, which normally is non-threatening, but can become so in IBD patients. When E.coli in IBD patients becomes harmful, it can trigger flare-ups and contribute ...click here to read more

Our weekly health news roundup gives you an opportunity to catch up on the latest health stories which you may have missed during your busy week. This week the stories focused on Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, thyroid disease and more. It’s important to keep up with weekly health news to keep you up to date ...click here to read more

Celiac disease and Crohn’s disease are two common inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) that not only share common symptoms but also part of their genetic background. In both celiac disease and Crohn’s disease there is inflammation of the intestines but how that inflammation is triggered differs. Celiac disease is intolerance to gluten and so when a ...click here to read more

Genetic data now suggests that Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis is a continuum or progression of disorders influenced by the location of inflammation in the gut. About 1.4 million Americans have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Diagnosis could be oversimplified though. This according to genetic data that shows the diseases are a complex continuum of ...click here to read more

This week in health news a link between Crohn’s diseases and ulcerative colitis relapses was made with sleep disturbances, urinary tract infections were found to be influenced by a person’s diet, lupus can affect the lungs, what switches on the thyroid was discovered and a potential new treatment for Parkinson’s disease was uncovered in cholesterol-lowering ...click here to read more

Many people understand the importance of a getting a good night’s sleep, but recent research indicates that two inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis could relapse due to sleep disturbances. Sleep disturbances are associated with absenteeism at work, as well as an increased need for healthcare services. Research shows that it is also ...click here to read more

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis – both gastrointestinal diseases – have been tied to anxiety and depression. In a previous study researchers found that not only is Crohn’s disease tied to depression but that depression can increase inflammatory flare-ups related to Crohn’s. The study involved 3,150 Crohn’s patients who completed online questionnaires in regards to ...click here to read more

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD,) which affects the intestines by causing inflammation. This inflammation can trigger abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss and malnutrition. Inflammation can occur anywhere in the digestive tract and affects individuals differently. Crohn’s disease is also an autoimmune disease, which means the body’s own immune system believes the digestive ...click here to read more