When inflammation in the body goes unchecked, it can cause fibrosis, or tissue scarring that may lead to organ dysfunction or ...

Researchers used genetic editing to uncover a pathway behind diseases like inflammatory bowel disorders. They say existing drugs could be used to interrupt the inflammation process and help treat ...

The symptoms of ulcerative colitis happen because of inflammation in your digestive tract. Systemic steroids (corticosteroids) are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs doctors have turned to for decades ...

More than half a million patients in the UK have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and research suggests that up to 30% ...

International study of microbiome data finds loss of beneficial bacteria and increase in bacteria from mouth lower in the gut ...

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 preclinical research suggests that bowel preparation procedures for colonoscopies may temporarily alter gut balance, ...

For the estimated 5 million people worldwide living with inflammatory bowel disease, finding relief from debilitating symptoms often feels like an endless journey through medication trials and ...

Focal active colitis (FAC) is when a specific type of white blood cell enters tiny structures in the colon wall, causing inflammation. Various conditions can lead to FAC, such as Crohn’s disease.

RIKEN scientists uncover how tobacco smoke alters gut bacteria, revealing potential new treatments for some types of ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The human digestive system presents a formidable challenge for medication delivery. Powerful stomach acids, protective barriers, and complex immune responses make it difficult for ...