For decades, large portions of the human genome were labeled "junk DNA." New research from Western University and London ...

A global meta-analysis finds that anemia affects 37% of patients with inflammatory bowel disease, highlighting gaps in ...

Both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's are inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) so the idea that smoking would help one but hurt the other has been confounding. Colitis causes an inflammation of the colon ...

New ECCO dietary therapy guidelines for IBD clarify the role of enteral nutrition, Mediterranean diet, supplements, and RD involvement in Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis care.

Fruits are one of the best sources of anti-inflammatory nutrients, helping to reduce chronic inflammation, which has been ...

Indiana University School of Medicine scientists have uncovered new evidence that an age-related blood condition may contribute to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Their findings suggest that a new ...

Walnuts may lower your risk of colon cancer and reduce overall inflammation in the body, according to a study recently published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research. "The study shows that a ...

Danish study also showed more extensive disease at diagnosis, earlier onset with family hi ...

A tiny molecule found in most plant-based foods douses the flames before damaging lesions can form in the colon, according to a study by Texas AgriLife Research scientist Dr. Nancy Turner. Even better ...

Researchers have identified a mechanism that underlies inflammation and pain in the colon, and demonstrated that blocking a key receptor from entering colon cells can inhibit inflammation and pain, ...