Two recent studies have identified genetic and cellular markers that may allow clinicians to predict severe inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) earlier and understand why inflammation persists even after visible healing. The findings, drawn from data covering more than 43,000 patients and detailed cellular mapping of gut tissue, suggest that personalised treatment strategies could soon move […]
A new Swedish population study has found that people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face a significantly elevated risk of depression, anxiety, and substance misuse in the years preceding their diagnosis. The findings, reported by CTV News, reinforce observations made by Canadian and international IBD specialists and highlight the importance of recognising psychiatric comorbidity in […]
If you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), you may have wondered whether your children, siblings, or other relatives are at higher risk. Genetics play a meaningful role in IBD, but inheritance is neither simple nor inevitable. Understanding how hereditary risk works can help you make sense of your own diagnosis and what it may mean […]
The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has announced a new research initiative investigating whether personalised anti-inflammatory dietary interventions can reduce inflammation in people living with Crohn’s disease. The study forms part of the institution’s broader precision medicine approach to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes identifying genetic variants associated with medication-related adverse effects. […]
For many people living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, inflammation can feel unpredictable and relentless. The gut lining becomes a battleground where the immune system, meant to protect, instead drives damage. Understanding why requires examining the autoimmune dimension of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), where the distinction between self and threat becomes blurred. What does […]
Researchers have discovered that approximately 3.5% of people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) produce autoantibodies that block interleukin-10, a protein that normally dampens inflammation. The finding, drawn from data involving more than 4,900 patients, links a known genetic risk factor to severe, uncontrolled bowel inflammation and supports the view that IBD encompasses multiple biologically distinct […]
Mornings set the tone for how your digestive system behaves for the rest of the day. For people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, the first few hours after waking can influence gut motility, inflammation signalling and symptom patterns. Small, consistent changes to your morning routine may support gut function […]
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease face a substantially elevated risk of developing psychiatric disorders, beginning two to three years before IBD diagnosis and persisting for up to a decade afterwards, according to new research reported by News-Medical.Net and Neuroscience News. The findings highlight a significant bidirectional relationship between gastrointestinal and mental health in this patient […]
Guts UK has published advice to help people with digestive conditions make the most of summer without overexerting themselves. The charity suggests a range of activities that can be adapted to individual energy levels and symptom management needs, recognising that warmer weather and changes in routine can affect how the gut behaves. Managing summer with […]
Water is often overlooked as a digestive aid, yet it plays a critical role in how efficiently your gut moves food, absorbs nutrients, and manages waste. For people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), staying adequately hydrated can influence stool consistency, energy levels, and how well the gut lining functions under inflammatory pressure. Recognising the signs […]
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