Our gut is the key to much of our body's overall health, which is why diseases like ulcerative colitis can be so detrimental. Ulcerative colitis is one of the most common inflammatory bowel diseases.

Ulcerative colitis happens when the immune system goes out of control and causes inflammation that can lead to tissue damage in the colon and rectum. Image Credit: iStock/Getty Images There’s no cure ...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) are often confused but are distinct conditions. IBS is a functional disorder causing discomfort without lasting damage, while IBD ...

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease often have to wait a long time to find the right medicine. But the methods of a ...

Average dietary fiber intake is lower among patients with active vs inactive inflammatory bowel disease, particularly among ...

I’ve been working with patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease, for about 15 years now. Treating patients with chronic illnesses like Crohn’s disease can be ...

To address the specific challenges faced by older adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), UCSF Health created the UCSF ...

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease often have to wait a long time to find the right medicine. But the methods of a large interdisciplinary research team offer hope.

Share on Pinterest Foods with fiber are usually part of a healthy diet, but for some people with IBD they can be problematic. fcafotodigital/Getty Images Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet ...

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have a 48% greater relative risk of developing interstitial lung disease (ILD) than the general population. Among IBD patients, women, older adults, and ...

What Is Fiber? Why Fiber Helps IBD Types That Help During Flares Types That May Worsen Symptoms How to Get More Fiber Fiber is an important component of a healthy diet. However, those living with an ...

Share on Pinterest Is there a genetic link between inflammatory bowel disease and Parkinson’s? Aks Huckleberry/500px/Getty Images Previous research has identified ...