Ulcerative Colitis News & Features

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

But treatment isn't yet approved by FDA to treat inflammatory bowel condition

Eased symptoms, healed colons in 1 in 4 patients

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. WebMD has the details.

Eagles Co-Founder Glenn Frey Dies at Age 67

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

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.

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.

Patients 50 and up with advanced disease benefited the most

Getting too much, too little may raise chances of inflammatory bowel condition

Two chronic gastrointestinal diseases

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.

Results of early trials were stronger with colitis patients, however

Blocks process that contributes to abnormal inflammation

The FDA has approved Abbott's Humira for the treatment of moderate to severe ulcerative colitis.

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

A California man successfully treated his inflammatory bowel disease by self-medicating with parasitic worm eggs.

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

Partying, stress, junk food, all-nighters: When you have ulcerative colitis, it can be difficult to avoid some of the temptations of college life. Here’s how to stay healthy and get the most out of your college experience with UC.

Having ulcerative colitis in college doesn’t mean that your social and romantic life needs to suffer. A guide to dating and UC: how and when to talk about it, and how to deal with social pressures such as drinking, smoking, and sex.

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.

Parents with ulcerative colitis: There are ways to make life a bit easier when you're caring for a little one.

What causes ulcerative colitis flare-ups, how to cope with pain and diarrhea, and how to minimize UC symptoms in the future.

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

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.