Ulcerative Colitis News

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.

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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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

A dose of "good" bacteria may help fight the bad bacteria and relieve a painful digestive disorder.

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

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.

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

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

A new ulcerative colitis treatment can drastically reduce symptoms in as little as two weeks.