A medicine already used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may help people with a difficult form of Crohn’s disease affecting the area around the anus, according to research published…
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New genetic and immune discoveries offer fresh insight into inflammatory bowel disease
Three studies published in leading medical journals have added to our understanding of what drives inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the group of conditions that includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.…
Understanding Your Condition
IBD and other immune-mediated conditions
Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) means managing a condition in which the immune system, reacting to the gut and its bacteria, drives ongoing inflammation in the bowel. IBD is…
Clinical Trial Abstracts
Managing IBS symptoms in IBD
Authors: Wellens J, Sabino J, Vanuytsel T, Tack J, Vermeire S Journal: Gut Year: 2025 Volume: 74 Pages: 312–321 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2024-333565 Study at a glance – Study type: Narrative…
Food & Nutrition
Alcohol and IBD: How Drinking Can Affect Your Gut
Understanding what happens inside Whether it’s a glass of wine with dinner or a pint with friends, alcohol is part of many social settings. But if you live with…
Food & Nutrition
Does Coffee Actually Damage Your Gut, or Is It Good for You?
Coffee and gut health explained Many people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) wonder whether their morning coffee is helping or harming their gut. Some find coffee triggers symptoms, whilst…
Understanding Your Condition
It Runs in the Family: Understanding the Genetics Behind IBD
Why family history matters If you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), you may have noticed that other people in your family have it too. Or perhaps you were diagnosed…
Understanding Your Condition
Your Gut Microbiome and IBD: What You Need to Know
Understanding gut bacteria in IBD When you’re living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, you’ll often hear about the gut microbiome. But what does it actually mean, and why…
Gut Health Essentials
7 Days of Gut-Friendly Habits: What a Supportive Week Looks Like with IBD
Introduction Living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can feel unpredictable, especially when managing day-to-day symptoms. Many people search for ways to support their gut health alongside medical treatment,…
Food & Nutrition
Prebiotics vs. Probiotics vs. Postbiotics: Unpacking the Buzzwords
Understanding gut health buzzwords If you live with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, you have probably heard people talk about prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics. These terms show up on…