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Baby's Diet Could Cut Lifetime Odds for Crohn's, Colitis
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2024
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Toddlers are famously picky eaters, but parents may be doing their young child's future gut a huge favor if they insist on a healthy diet.
New research shows that toddlers who eat plenty of fish and vegetables, and precious few sugary drinks, are less likely to develop i...
Subtle Changes Could Predict Inflammatory Bowel Disease Years Before Symptoms Hit
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 13, 2023
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MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Inflammatory bowel disease starts to develop years before patients come down with symptoms, a new study suggests.
Gut changes can be detected in blood tests up to eight years before a diagnosis of Crohn's disease and up to three ...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Tied to Higher Odds for Stroke
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 15, 2023
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Having inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, could mean having a higher long-term risk of stroke, according to a new study.
People with IBD are 13% more likely to have a stroke up to 25 years after their diagnosis than those without the condition, the researchers found. Th...
Crohn's Disease: What Is It, and How Can It Be Treated?
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- June 15, 2023
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Crohn's disease can turn your life into a gastrointestinal nightmare, but there is hope.
According to the National Ins...
FDA Approves First Pill to Treat Moderate-to-Severe Crohn's Disease
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2023
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Patients with Crohn's disease have a new treatment option, following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of a pill called Rinvoq (upadacitinib).
Rinvoq is meant to treat adults with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease who have not had success with TNF (t...
Household Factors Can Raise a Child's Odds for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2023
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What puts kids at risk for pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and what could help prevent it?
A review of 36 observational studies that included 6.4 million kids offers some key clues.
Taking antibiotics at an early age, eating a Western diet and living in...
Crohn's Disease: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2023
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Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, has no cure. But there are many treatments, specific to type, and it is possible to keep the symptoms under control.
A gastroenterologist offers some tips for those newly diagnosed with the condition.
“It's ...
Frequent Use of Antibiotics Linked With Higher Odds for Crohn's, Colitis
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- January 13, 2023
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Overuse of antibiotics may trigger inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), new research suggests.
Among folks who were 40 or older, a new study found that antibiotics may increase the risk for bowel diseases, such as Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, for one to two years after u...
Just Being Healthy Might Prevent Many Cases of Crohn's, Colitis
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2022
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Folks who follow a handful of healthy habits can dramatically reduce their risk of developing an inflammatory bowel disease, a new study reports.
Adopting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can prevent up to 60% of cases of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, accord...
'High-Risk' Sex Could Raise Odds for Crohn's, Colitis in Gay Men
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 20, 2022
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Compared with heterosexual men, gay men are more than twice as likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) when engaging in “high-risk” sexual behavior, new research shows.
The definition of high-risk behavior was having sexual contact with multiple partners o...
Crohn's, Colitis Tied to Higher-Risk Pregnancies
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2022
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Women who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) should work with a doctor to get it into remission before pregnancy, a new study indicates.
Study Uncovers Strong Links Between Depression and Crohn's, Colitis
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 6, 2022
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New research points to a compelling interplay between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and depression.
Heavy Antibiotic Use Tied to Development of Crohn's, Colitis
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 13, 2022
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The more antibiotics that seniors take, the greater their risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study suggests.
COVID Vaccine Spurs Good Response in People With Crohn's, Colitis
- Robert Preidt
- November 4, 2021
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Here's some comforting news for people who struggle with inflammatory bowel disease and worry that the immune-suppressing drugs they must take might blunt their response to COVID-19 vaccines: New research finds vaccination triggers a strong immune reaction in these patients.
New Hope for IBD Patients
- September 29, 2021
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A drug previously approved for multiple sclerosis also can treat inflammatory bowel disease in some patients, a new clinical trial reports.
The medication, ozanimod (Zeposia), proved effective in helping patients with ulcerative colitis, sending many into full remission,...
Statin Cholesterol Drugs May Help Fight Ulcerative Colitis
- September 16, 2021
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Millions of people take statins to lower their cholesterol, and new research suggests these drugs may also ease ulcerative colitis.
COVID-19 Vaccines Boost Antibodies, Even in People With Weak Immune Systems
- Robert Preidt
- September 1, 2021
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COVID-19 vaccines trigger antibody production in most people who have weakened immune systems, but a new study reveals that their responses are weaker than in healthy people.
"Some of our patients have been hesitant about getting vaccinated, which is unfortunate because ...
Vitamin D Won't Help Ease Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Study
- Robert Preidt
- August 5, 2021
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Taking vitamin D supplements won't improve painful symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), British researchers report.
IBS is a chronic digestive disorder that can cause stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhea and constipation. Symptoms come and go for some people, but th...
Ultra-Processed Foods Might Help Drive Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Robert Preidt
- July 15, 2021
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If you need another reason to eat healthy, new research suggests that eating lots of packaged snacks and other ultra-processed foods could increase your risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Ultra-processed foods also include packaged baked goods, fizzy drinks, sugar...
COVID Vaccines Appear Safe for People With IBD
- Robert Preidt
- June 10, 2021
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The Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for people with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), a new study finds.
IBDs -- which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis -- are chronic conditions caused by an overreactive intestinal immune system, re...
What Diet Is Most Likely to Help Ease Crohn's Disease?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2021
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People who have Crohn's disease often seek to ease their symptoms by changing what they eat, and new research suggests the Mediterranean diet may be their best bet.
The study evaluated one of the commonly used diets for Crohn's disease, known as the specific carbohydrate...
Lockdowns Improved Symptoms for People With IBS
- Robert Preidt
- May 24, 2021
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People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) had milder symptoms during the COVID-19 lockdown, possibly due to reduced stress levels and more control over their diet, Argentine researchers report.
"We think the results have something to do with people staying at home," sai...
Could a Yeast Found in Cheese Be Key to Easing Crohn's Disease?
- Robert Preidt
- March 17, 2021
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A new tissue infection has been identified in Crohn's disease patients, and researchers say their finding could ultimately lead to better treatment of the common inflammatory bowel disease.
Areas of unhealed wounds in the intestines of Crohn's patients have elevated leve...
New Clues to Crohn's Disease in Kids
- Robert Preidt
- December 14, 2020
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Important clues about Crohn's disease in children have emerged in new research.
Scientists analyzed gene expression in individual cells in the inner lining (epithelium) of the intestines of human fetuses, six to 10 weeks after conception.
Then, they examined tissue...
Can Having IBD Shorten Your Life?
- Robert Preidt
- November 9, 2020
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People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) live longer than they used to, but still die at a younger age than those without the condition, a new study out of Canada finds.
IBD includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. People with IBD often have inflammation beyo...
Study Probes Links in Asthma, Food Sensitivity and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Robert Preidt
- October 12, 2020
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Teens who had asthma and food hypersensitivity when they were younger are at increased risk of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), researchers report.
For the study, the investigators examined the health of 2,770 children from birth to age 16. Kids with IBS at age 16 wer...
Researchers Identify Bacteria Responsible for Key Crohn's Complication
- Robert Preidt
- October 6, 2020
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Leaking bacteria from the intestine triggers "creeping fat" that often occurs in people with Crohn's disease, according to a new study.
Creeping fat is abdominal fat that wraps around the intestines of patients with this type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It w...
His Body Brewed Its Own Alcohol, But a Fecal Transplant Shut the Brewery Down
- Amy Norton
- August 18, 2020
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In a first, doctors have used a fecal transplant to treat a rare condition that causes the body to brew its own alcohol.
The disorder, known as auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), occurs when yeast builds up in the gut and converts sugar from food into alcohol. The result i...
High-Fiber, Low-Fat Diet May Help People With Ulcerative Colitis
- Steven Reinberg
- July 10, 2020
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A low-fat, high-fiber diet may improve the quality of life of patients with ulcerative colitis, a new study finds.
"Patients with inflammatory bowel disease always ask us what they should eat to make their symptoms better," said researcher Dr. Maria Abreu. She's a p...
New Guidelines Say No to Probiotics for Digestive Woes
- Robert Preidt
- June 9, 2020
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There isn't enough scientific evidence to support using probiotics to treat most digestive disorders, according to a new American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) guideline.
Probiotics are living, microscopic organisms found in foods or dietary supplements, acco...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Celiac Are Linked: Review
- Robert Preidt
- June 1, 2020
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There's an association between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and celiac disease, according to a new research review.
Researchers analyzed dozens of studies published between 1978 and 2019 that included tens of millions of people in Europe, North America and Asia....
Study Spots Ties Between Rheumatoid Arthritis, Other Diseases
- Robert Preidt
- November 20, 2019
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People with inflammatory bowel disease, type 1 diabetes or blood clots may be at increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis -- and people with rheumatoid arthritis are at added risk for heart disease, blood clots and sleep apnea, researchers say.
Their findings could im...
Obesity May Be Upping Rates of Pancreatic Cancer Worldwide
- Robert Preidt
- October 23, 2019
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Rising rates of obesity and diabetes could be pushing up rates of pancreatic cancer across the globe, a new report suggests.
Global rates of colon cancer are also on the rise, although fewer cases are now proving deadly, researchers said.
Colon cancer rates...
Could You Have a Sensitive Gut?
- Len Canter
- May 29, 2019
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If you've ever wondered why emotional distress causes stomach cramps or a mad dash to the bathroom, know that there's a direct line of communication that runs from your brain to your digestive tract.
It's called the enteric nervous system, and it can have a powerful ...
Many Kids With Chronic Illness Are Still Happy: Study
- Amy Norton
- May 6, 2019
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Many children deal with chronic health issues -- but it doesn't mean they can't enjoy life as much as other kids, a new study finds.
Researchers found that among more than 1,200 5- to 9-year-olds, those with some of the most common childhood ills were no less happy w...
Skin Fungi May Be Tied to Bowel Disease
- Robert Preidt
- March 8, 2019
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Crohn's disease involves inflammation of the digestive tract. But new research into its causes is focusing on fungi commonly found on the skin.
These microscopic fungi, called Malassezia restricta, are linked to dandruff. They're found in oily skin and scalp f...
'Poop Transplants' May Help Ease Painful Colitis
- Robert Preidt
- January 22, 2019
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Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease triggering pain and bloody stools, and it can raise the odds for colon cancer.
But now, research suggests that fecal transplants -- basically, delivering a healthy person's stool into the colitis patient's di...