Ulcerative Colitis News & Features

June 29, 2023 — UC patients not only have to deal with treating and managing gastrointestinal problems related to their IBD – they’re also at higher risk for cardiovascular disease. Here's what to know.

Gatherings and celebrations often feature lots of food, which can mean trouble when you have ulcerative colitis. Here’s how to indulge and avoid a flare.

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.

An amateur athlete makes peace with his ulcerative colitis diagnosis and refuses to let his condition undermine his goals.

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.

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.

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.

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

Learn how emotional support animals can help with the stress that often comes with ulcerative colitis flare-ups.

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.

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 manage the symptoms of ulcerative colitis?

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.