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- What to Expect With Long-Term UC
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.
- My Life With Ulcerative Colitis
February 3, 2021 — An amateur athlete makes peace with his ulcerative colitis diagnosis and refuses to let his condition undermine his goals.
- Getting Ghosted After a UC Diagnosis
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.
- Finding Your UC Community
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.
- What Happens When You Stop Ulcerative Colitis Meds?
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.
- Know This About Ulcerative Colitis, a Doctor Says
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.
- How Emotional Support Animals Can Help With Ulcerative Colitis
January 26, 2021 — Learn how emotional support animals can help with the stress that often comes with ulcerative colitis flare-ups.
- UC: How to Advocate for Yourself
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.
- UC and the Autoimmune Protocol Diet
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.
- Can Marijuana or CBD Help With Ulcerative Colitis?
December 18, 2020 — Can marijuana or CBD help manage the symptoms of ulcerative colitis?
- How UC Affects Your Sex Life
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.
- Fecal Transplants May Help Ease Painful Colitis
January 22, 2019 — The team behind the small study said the strategy may work by introducing millions of healthy bacteria into the dysfunctional tract.
- Arthritis Drug Promising for Ulcerative Colitis
May 3, 2017 — But treatment isn't yet approved by FDA to treat inflammatory bowel condition
- This Soothes Tough-to-Treat Colitis in Study
May 23, 2016 — Eased symptoms, healed colons in 1 in 4 patients
- Study: Fecal Transplants May Help Colitis
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.
- Eagles Co-Founder Glenn Frey Dies at Age 67
January 19, 2016 — Eagles Co-Founder Glenn Frey Dies at Age 67
- 6 Tips for Living With an Ileostomy
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.
- 7 Tips for Getting Out With UC
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.
- Expert Answers to Questions About Ulcerative Colitis
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.
- Surgery May Beat Drugs for Ulcerative Colitis
July 13, 2015 — Patients 50 and up with advanced disease benefited the most
- Sleep Duration Linked to Ulcerative Colitis Risk
October 24, 2014 — Getting too much, too little may raise chances of inflammatory bowel condition
- Entyvio Approved for Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's
May 20, 2014 — Two chronic gastrointestinal diseases
- Staying Social With Ulcerative Colitis
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.
- Staying Social With Ulcerative Colitis
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.
- Drug for Colitis, Crohn's Disease Shows Promise
August 21, 2013 — Results of early trials were stronger with colitis patients, however
- Simponi Approved for Ulcerative Colitis
May 15, 2013 — Blocks process that contributes to abnormal inflammation
- Humira Approved for Ulcerative Colitis Treatment
September 28, 2012 — The FDA has approved Abbott's Humira for the treatment of moderate to severe ulcerative colitis.
- New Way to Ease 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.
- Worm Eggs May Heal Ulcerative Colitis
December 1, 2010 — A California man successfully treated his inflammatory bowel disease by self-medicating with parasitic worm eggs.
- Olive Oil May Protect Against Ulcerative Colitis
May 5, 2010 — Two or three tablespoons a day of olive oil may help protect against ulcerative colitis, preliminary research suggests.
- UC and Pregnancy: Eating Well to Gain the Right Amount of Weight
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.
- Genes Yield Clues to Ulcerative Colitis
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.
- Fatty Foods Bad for Bowel
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.
- Ulcerative Colitis: Starting a Food Diary
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.
- 7 Tips for Exercise Success With a GI Disorder
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.
- Remicade Cuts Need for Colon Surgery
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.
- Remicade Treats Ulcerative Colitis
December 7, 2005 — The rheumatoid arthritis drug Remicade may help treat moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis, a new study shows.
- FDA Approves Remicade for Ulcerative Colitis
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.
- 'Good' Bacteria May Ease Ulcerative Colitis
July 26, 2005 — A dose of "good" bacteria may help fight the bad bacteria and relieve a painful digestive disorder.
- Supplement May Ease Ulcerative Colitis
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.
- Colitis Patients May Not Always Need Endoscopy
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.
- Celebrex May Be Safe for Ulcerative Colitis
November 2, 2004 — A new study shows that Celebrex can be safely used without concern of causing an ulcerative colitis flare-up.
- Study: Hold the Meat to Avoid Colitis
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.
- Faster Ulcerative Colitis Treatment
July 23, 2003 — A new ulcerative colitis treatment can drastically reduce symptoms in as little as two weeks.
- Patients Can Take Charge of Ulcerative Colitis
September 24, 2001 — But Will That Mean Increased Use of Dangerous Steroids?