Ulcerative Colitis News & Features

January 10, 2022 — With ulcerative colitis, symptoms can go away -- sometimes for years -- and then return. Here’s how to manage your symptoms and know when you’re in remission.

February 3, 2021 — An amateur athlete makes peace with his ulcerative colitis diagnosis and refuses to let his condition undermine his goals.

January 28, 2021 — Did a friend or potential romantic partner stop taking to you after your ulcerative colitis diagnosis? Learn why it happens and what you can do about it.

January 28, 2021 — When you have ulcerative colitis (UC), it can help to find people who understand what you’re going through. Learn why you should find your UC support community and how to make it happen.

January 27, 2021 — Medicines can help keep inflammation in check, but you may not like taking them. Learn when you can quit your meds and what happens when you do.

January 27, 2021 — From treatment to remission, symptoms to support, here’s what a doctor who treats it every day wants you to know about ulcerative colitis.

January 26, 2021 — Learn how emotional support animals can help with the stress that often comes with ulcerative colitis flare-ups.

January 22, 2021 — When you have ulcerative colitis (UC), you have to be able to stand up for yourself when it comes to getting the proper medical care and making sure you’re taking care of yourself. Learn how -- from doctors who treat UC every day.

December 21, 2020 — Can a diet called the autoimmune protocol, or AIP, improve your ulcerative colitis? Possibly. Some people say elimination diets, like AIP and others, put their disease in remission.

December 18, 2020 — Can marijuana or CBD help manage the symptoms of ulcerative colitis?

December 16, 2020 — If you have ulcerative colitis, you might be wondering whether it’s possible to have a satisfying sex life. The short answer is yes.

January 22, 2019 — The team behind the small study said the strategy may work by introducing millions of healthy bacteria into the dysfunctional tract.

May 3, 2017 — But treatment isn't yet approved by FDA to treat inflammatory bowel condition

May 23, 2016 — Eased symptoms, healed colons in 1 in 4 patients

March 22, 2016 — After 8 weeks of fecal transplants, some people with tough-to-treat ulcerative colitis had no rectal bleeding or diarrhea, according to a new study.

January 19, 2016 — Eagles Co-Founder Glenn Frey Dies at Age 67

November 18, 2015 — If you need to get an ileostomy, you’ll have lots of questions about how to care for it and how it will affect your life. Use these tips to help you make everyday life easier.

November 18, 2015 — Just because you’ve been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis doesn’t mean you have to give away your frequent flier miles. These tried-and-true travel tips will have you booking that dream vacation now.

November 18, 2015 — When you find out you have ulcerative colitis, you’ll want to learn as much as possible about this condition. Get answers to questions about this type of inflammatory bowel disease.

July 13, 2015 — Patients 50 and up with advanced disease benefited the most

October 24, 2014 — Getting too much, too little may raise chances of inflammatory bowel condition

May 20, 2014 — Two chronic gastrointestinal diseases

December 6, 2013 — Friendship can be a good medicine when you have ulcerative colitis. Learn how to keep your social life going when you don’t always feel like going out.

December 6, 2013 — Friendship can be a good medicine when you have ulcerative colitis. Learn how to keep your social life going when you don’t always feel like going out.

August 21, 2013 — Results of early trials were stronger with colitis patients, however

May 15, 2013 — Blocks process that contributes to abnormal inflammation

September 28, 2012 — The FDA has approved Abbott's Humira for the treatment of moderate to severe ulcerative colitis.

August 15, 2012 — A pill that targets the very early stages of the body’s immune response may help ease the symptoms of ulcerative colitis.

December 1, 2010 — A California man successfully treated his inflammatory bowel disease by self-medicating with parasitic worm eggs.

May 5, 2010 — Two or three tablespoons a day of olive oil may help protect against ulcerative colitis, preliminary research suggests.

April 2, 2010 — Eating a well-balanced diet is always important when you have ulcerative colitis. But when you're pregnant with UC, getting the right balance of nutrients is essential. Here’s how to eat well and stay healthy during pregnancy.

March 19, 2010 — Fifteen newly identified genes may offer a better understanding of the cause of ulcerative colitis and its ties to Crohn’s disease.

July 22, 2009 — Eating too much red meat and fried foods high in an omega-6 fatty acid called linoleic acid may raise the risk of ulcerative colitis.

April 3, 2009 — Is your diet shrinking because of ulcerative colitis? Keeping a food diary will help you know which foods to avoid -- and which to welcome back into your diet. Here's how to do it.

October 24, 2008 — Crohn’s, IBS, and other GI disorders can put a serious snag in a workout. Here’s how to sidestep symptoms and keep your healthy exercise routine on track.

October 16, 2007 — The rheumatoid arthritis drug Remicade has been shown to cut the chance that a person with ulcerative colitis will need to have their colon removed.

December 7, 2005 — The rheumatoid arthritis drug Remicade may help treat moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis, a new study shows.

September 19, 2005 — The FDA has approved using Remicade to treat patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis who haven't completely responded to other treatments.

July 26, 2005 — A dose of "good" bacteria may help fight the bad bacteria and relieve a painful digestive disorder.

April 8, 2005 — A nutritional supplement containing fish oil, soluble fiber, and antioxidants may prove useful for people with ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease.

January 25, 2005 — People with ulcerative colitis may not always need endoscopy to monitor the disease. Instead, blood tests and a person's self-reported symptoms could be enough.

November 2, 2004 — A new study shows that Celebrex can be safely used without concern of causing an ulcerative colitis flare-up.

September 13, 2004 — A British study shows that diets high in meat, sulphur-rich foods, and alcohol are associated with an increased relapse risk for ulcerative colitis.

July 23, 2003 — A new ulcerative colitis treatment can drastically reduce symptoms in as little as two weeks.

September 24, 2001 — But Will That Mean Increased Use of Dangerous Steroids?