A newly uncovered immune chain reaction in the gut may explain why people with inflammatory bowel disease face a much higher ...

A chain of immune reactions in the gut—driven by a key signaling protein and a surge of white blood cells from the bone ...

Two recent studies from the University of California, Riverside, published in the same issue of Gut Microbes highlight the role of a gene called PTPN2 in protecting the gut from harmful bacteria ...

I am a 64-year-old female who is in moderate health. After a monthslong bout of diarrhea, blood work, and a colonoscopy, I’ve been diagnosed with microscopic colitis. After a round of budesonide, my ...

Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, has become an epidemic in urban cities. Here are the signs to watch out for and when to ...

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A test that rapidly detects signs of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in stool samples could improve future diagnosis and ...

For the first time, a major trigger in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and related conditions has been identified, and existing drugs are capable of blocking it. It's a "massive step" in successfully ...

A "living glue" used by barnacles to attach to underwater surfaces could also seal gut wounds caused by inflammatory bowel ...

Drinking green tea may make you poop due to its caffeine content, and by increasing hydration and decreasing stress. Learn ...

Pregnant individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have higher levels of pro-inflammatory immune molecules, known as ...