Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute in London have identified a genetic mechanism underpinning the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other autoimmune or inflammatory conditions ...

LONDON - About 5% of the world’s population, including an estimated 3.1 million adults in the U.S., suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative ...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, affects millions and can be life-altering ...

The number of young Americans with inflammatory bowel disease has been rising for years, leaving the U.S. with one of the highest prevalence rates in the world, a new study finds. More than 100,000 ...

A huge study found a link between some medications – especially antidepressants and anti-diarrheal drugs – and an increased ...

The cause of both conditions remains unknown, though both have been linked to genetic and environmental factors, as well as potential disruptions of the gut microbiome. They also share a number of ...

An intestinal pathogen reshapes the gut environment to fuel its own colonization and cause diseases, a multi-institutional ...

Researchers in the UK have found evidence of a specific genetic pathway that can cause immune cells to turn on the body and attack the guts of those with IBD. Reading time 3 minutes Researchers in the ...

The exact cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is unclear, but a combination of factors, like genetics and stress, likely play a role in its development. This gastrointestinal (GI) disorder causes ...