Deciding when, or whether, to start a family is rarely straightforward, but for people living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, it often comes with extra questions: Will my medication affect my baby? Is my fertility affected by the disease itself? Should I wait until I’m in remission? These are common, reasonable concerns, and with […]
A large retrospective study presented at the 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons has found that surgical intervention for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has become markedly less common over the past two decades, coinciding with the wider use of biologic therapies. The findings suggest that modern medical treatment […]
Many new mothers with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face a difficult question after their baby arrives: is it safe to breastfeed while continuing the medication that keeps their disease under control? For most IBD treatments, current evidence suggests breastfeeding can continue safely alongside medication, with only a few exceptions requiring extra caution. What is meant […]
A new analysis reported by Medscape suggests that elevated levels of a serum protein called regenerating islet-derived 3-alpha (REG3-alpha) are linked to a greater likelihood of disease progression in people who go on to develop Crohn’s disease (CD), with raised levels detectable years before diagnosis. The finding points to a potential early warning marker for […]
Lead Several new lines of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research reported this week point to a shift away from broad immune suppression and towards more precise, structurally focused care. Findings span a previously unrecognised cellular vulnerability linked to relapse, a naturally derived compound that may support gut barrier repair, and a call from clinicians to […]
Many people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) wonder whether kefir, kimchi or sauerkraut might help settle their gut or support remission. These foods are natural, have been eaten for centuries, and are often linked to “good bacteria.” But the reality for someone with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis is more nuanced, and understanding what […]
If you live with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, you’ve probably had well-meaning advice thrown your way: try this cleanse, cut out that food group, take this supplement. Some of it is harmless. Some of it can actually work against you. Separating what is genuinely useful from what simply sounds convincing matters, especially when your […]
Thomas LV, Suzuki K, Zhao J. British Journal Nutrition, 2015. Background & Rationale This paper reports proceedings of an international symposium reviewing the scientific and regulatory status of probiotics in Europe, Japan and China. The authors note a persistent gap between accumulating mechanistic and clinical evidence for probiotics and the variability in how they are […]
Lead The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved guselkumab as a new biologic treatment option for adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis and active Crohn’s disease. The decision extends treatment choices for patients who have not responded adequately to existing therapies, offering clinicians another option when conventional and biological drugs […]
Many women notice that their digestion feels different in the years around menopause: more bloating, changeable bowel habits, or a flare-up of symptoms that had settled for years. For women living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, these shifts can feel confusing, particularly when it is unclear whether they reflect […]
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