Olive Oil Component May Help Calm Inflamed Intestines
Researchers discovered that oleic acid, a healthy fat found in olive oil, may help reduce inflammation in the colon by activating special immune cells called …
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Popular Gut Health Supplement May Worsen Colitis in Some People
Researchers studied a popular supplement called xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS) that many people take to improve gut health. They found that when mice took this …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet May Help Control Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Researchers studied 193 people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to understand how their eating habits affect their condition. They found that people with …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Coating Could Help Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Scientists created a special protective coating for beneficial bacteria (probiotics) that helps them survive the journey through your digestive system and …
Read MoreWhy Kids With Gut Disease Skip Meals and Avoid Foods
Researchers in Australia studied 64 children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—a condition that causes stomach and intestinal problems—to understand how …
Read MoreLive or Dead Bacteria Both Help Protect Gut Health
Scientists discovered that a special type of bacteria called Lacticaseibacillus paracasei HY2782 can protect your gut from inflammation and damage, whether …
Read MoreEating Pear Peels May Help Fight Gut Inflammation
Scientists discovered that compounds found in pear peels might help protect against ulcerative colitis, a disease that causes painful inflammation in the …
Read MoreWhy Inflammatory Bowel Disease Affects Native Spanish People More Severely
Researchers in southern Spain studied over 2,700 people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to understand how the condition affects native Spanish residents …
Read MoreSpecial Capsules Help Probiotics Fight Gut Inflammation
Scientists created tiny capsules made of alginate (a natural substance from seaweed) to protect helpful bacteria as they travel through your digestive system. …
Read MoreNew Hope for IBD Fatigue: Which Medicines Actually Work?
People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often feel extremely tired, which affects their work and daily life. Researchers reviewed 10 studies involving …
Read MoreSeaweed Nanoparticles May Help Heal Inflamed Intestines
Researchers discovered that tiny particles from a type of seaweed called Sargassum fusiforme might help treat ulcerative colitis, a painful digestive disease. …
Read MoreVitamin D Helps Kids With Gut Disease Respond Better to Treatment
Researchers studied 84 children with inflammatory bowel disease (a condition that causes stomach and intestinal problems) who were taking a special medicine to …
Read MorePurple Berry Compound May Help Heal Inflamed Intestines
Researchers discovered that a natural compound found in purple berries called cyanidin-3,5-O-glucoside (C35G) may help reduce intestinal inflammation and …
Read MoreWhy a Mysterious Rash Led Doctors to Check Zinc Levels
A man in his mid-30s developed a severe, spreading rash that didn't respond to normal treatments. He had liver disease and digestive problems that put him at …
Read MoreSkipping Breakfast May Help People Stop Steroid Medications for Colitis
Researchers in Japan studied over 1,600 people with ulcerative colitis (a disease that causes inflammation in the digestive system) to see if skipping …
Read MoreGoat Milk May Help Heal Inflamed Colons, Study Shows
Researchers tested whether goat milk could help treat ulcerative colitis, a painful condition that inflames the colon. Using rats with artificially induced …
Read MoreYour Genes and Gut Health: Why Some People Get Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Scientists have discovered that inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis happen when your genes, immune system, and gut bacteria …
Read MoreTeen's Confusion Linked to Gut Inflammation Disease
A 14-year-old boy experienced confusion and hallucinations that turned out to be caused by ulcerative colitis, a disease that inflames the intestines. Doctors …
Read MoreNew Way to Take Vitamin D Works Better for Gut Disease Patients
People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often struggle to absorb vitamin D from regular supplements because their digestive systems don't work normally. …
Read MorePlant Extract Shows Promise for Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Researchers tested a natural plant extract called Polygonatum kingianum polysaccharides (PKPs) on mice with colitis, a painful intestinal disease similar to …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Matters: Foods That Help or Hurt Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the colon and rectum. Scientists are discovering that what you eat plays a big role in …
Read MoreCitrus Compound May Help Heal Inflamed Intestines
Researchers found that limonene, a natural compound found in citrus fruits like lemons and oranges, may help reduce the symptoms of ulcerative colitis, a …
Read MoreHow Special Diets Help Heal Gut Inflammation
Researchers studied how changing what you eat can help people with ulcerative colitis, a painful gut condition. They discovered that certain diets work by …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Remedy May Help Heal Inflamed Colons
Researchers studied Pingwei Powder, a traditional Chinese medicine used for centuries, to understand how it helps reduce colon inflammation caused by eating …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Hold the Key to Treating Ulcerative Colitis
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut play a huge role in ulcerative colitis, a disease that causes painful inflammation …
Read MoreEating Nutrient-Rich Foods May Lower Ulcerative Colitis Risk
Researchers in Iran studied 109 people with ulcerative colitis (a digestive disease) and 218 healthy people to see if eating certain nutrients made a …
Read MoreBest Diets for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: What Science Shows
Researchers compared 15 different eating plans to see which one works best for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition that causes stomach …
Read MoreCan a Low-FODMAP Diet Help People With Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, causes painful digestive problems that come and go. Doctors are …
Read MoreHow Your Gut's Repair Cells Fight Inflammation
Scientists discovered why people with ulcerative colitis struggle to heal their damaged intestines. The problem isn't just inflammation—it's that special …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria Affect Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that help keep you healthy. When these bacteria get out of balance—a condition called dysbiosis—it can lead to …
Read MoreWhy Kids With Gut Disease Try Alternative Treatments
Researchers in Switzerland studied 111 children and teens with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to understand why many try complementary and alternative …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Heal Inflamed Colons
Researchers tested whether a specific type of helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus reuteri could reduce inflammation in mice with ulcerative colitis, a …
Read MoreBarley Grass May Help Prevent Colon Cancer in People With Colitis
Researchers tested whether a special extract from hulless barley grass could help prevent colorectal cancer in mice with ulcerative colitis, a condition that …
Read MoreDoes Eating Better Help Reduce Inflammation in Gut Disease?
Researchers wanted to know if eating a higher-quality diet could help people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) feel better by reducing inflammation and …
Read MoreQuick Food Quiz Helps Doctors Find Which Foods Trigger Gut Inflammation
Researchers created a short food questionnaire to help people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) understand which foods might make their condition worse. …
Read MoreNew Tiny Particles Could Help Heal Inflamed Bowels
Scientists created a new treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by engineering helpful bacteria with special tiny particles called nanoparticles. These …
Read MoreThe Hidden Costs of Caring for Kids with Bowel Disease
When a child is diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—a serious condition affecting the digestive system—families face much more than just medical …
Read MoreNew Capsule Design Could Help Treat Gut Inflammation
Scientists created tiny capsules designed to deliver helpful bacteria and nutrients directly to the inflamed parts of your intestines. These special capsules …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria From Breast Milk May Help Heal Inflamed Colons
Scientists discovered that a specific type of helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus gasseri FN136, found naturally in breast milk, may help treat ulcerative …
Read MorePineapple Enzyme May Help Reduce Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms
Researchers tested whether bromelain, a natural enzyme found in pineapples, could help people with ulcerative colitis—a condition that causes inflammation in …
Read MoreEye Inflammation in Bowel Disease Linked to Serious Health Risks
Researchers compared two groups of patients with ulcerative colitis (a chronic bowel disease): those who also had eye inflammation and those who didn't. They …
Read MoreNatural Compound May Help Heal Inflamed Intestines
Researchers tested a natural plant compound called dihydromyricetin (DMY) on mice with a condition similar to ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Changes Found in People Just Diagnosed with IBD
Scientists studied gut bacteria in nearly 1,800 people who were just diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) but hadn't started treatment yet. They …
Read MoreHow Diet Can Help Manage Inflammatory Bowel Disease Symptoms
A new review of research shows that what you eat may play an important role in managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and …
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