colitis

Psyllium fiber protects against ulcerative colitis and suppresses inflammation by activating the bile acid nuclear receptor, a mechanism that was previously unrecognized, according to a new study by researchers in the Institute for…

A drug given to multiple sclerosis patients could be used to ease the pain of severe bowel disease.In a trial, patients with ulcerative colitis, which causes damage inside the gut, were given the pills and within a year a third were free…

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for two diseases, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, that are characterized by the prolonged inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. This condition often leads to the development…

Many people worldwide suffer from a chronic type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) called ulcerative colitis (UC), which is characterized by erosions and ulcers within the mucous membrane of the colon (large intestine). It was understood…

A new oral treatment for ulcerative colitis that focuses on reducing inflammation in gut microbiota has been developed by researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University, according to a new study. In the…

Carbon monoxide is best known as a potentially deadly gas. However, in small doses it also has beneficial qualities: It has been shown to reduce inflammation and can help stimulate tissue regeneration. A team of researchers led by MIT,…

Patients with severe bowel disease could benefit from a new drug that can eliminate their distressing symptoms within just three months.Once-a-day tablet etrasimod treats the condition ulcerative colitis by binding to immune cells and…

Sufferers of the debilitating bowel disease ulcerative colitis could soon benefit from a breakthrough jab originally designed to treat the skin problem psoriasis.A major trial has shown that regular injections of mirikizumab eradicated…

After actress Shamita Shetty opened up about her medical condition during Bigg Boss OTT, the contestant has enlightened her fellow contestants and audience about the gluten-free diet. During one of the episodes of Bigg Boss OTT, Shamita had…

Ulcerative colitis is a long-term condition where the colon and rectum become inflamed.The colon is the large intestine (bowel) and the rectum is the end of the bowel where stools are stored.Small ulcers can develop on the colon's lining,…