CHICAGO — Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a very prevalent gastrointestinal condition that usually results in chronic abdominal pain or discomfort. For children, a new study reveals that they are more vulnerable to this condition if they take antibiotics or consume a typical Western diet starting at a young age. While wealth often equates to …
NEW YORK — People over 40 who regularly take antibiotics are more likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease, a new study warns. Researchers from NYU Langone Health say the risk seems to be cumulative and reaches its greatest point one to two years after taking a course of medication, as well as after taking antibiotics …
BOSTON — Leading a healthy lifestyle may be the simple secret to treating inflammatory bowel disease. Scientists reveal that lifestyle changes prevented up to 60 percent of IBD cases in a large international study. So far, research has shown an association between IBD risk with a variety of lifestyle factors, but there is still no …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A smart toilet has been developed that could detect the warning signs of various bowel diseases by listening to the sounds you make on the toilet. Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology explain that the device comes with a sensor that picks up the sound of users as they poop or …
MADISON, Wis. — Probiotic “backpacks” could soon help improve the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Biomedical engineers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have created a protective casing for gut-friendly bacteria so it can survive contact with stomach acids and other microbes long enough to reproduce and improve gut health. Experiments show these backpacks are …
BOSTON — Exposure to a common weed killer may trigger inflammatory bowel disease, a new study says. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital say the discovery could revolutionize the treatment of other autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Type 1 diabetes. The research team identified environmental factors that promote gastrointestinal inflammation using state-of-the-art technology. …
EDMONTON, Alberta — You may have heard it countless times — eat more fiber, it’s good for you! Surprising new findings, however, suggest fiber can spell trouble for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients. Scientists from the University of Alberta report certain types of dietary fiber cause an inflammatory response in some IBD patients, worsening existing …
CLEVELAND — Although stress plays a role in the onset of a number of health issues, a new study finds it may also protect the body in certain circumstances. Researchers from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine say the immune system can actually benefit from a little stress. “This one of the few …
WÜRZBURG, Germany — Too much sugar can lead to inflammation and even trigger the onset of autoimmune diseases. While that may be common knowledge to many scientists, a new study is revealing brand new details about how this process works. The findings may lead to the creation of treatments which prevent conditions such as Crohn’s …
NANJING, China — Microplastics may be the reason some people are more likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease, a new study warns. Researchers at Nanjing Medical University found higher quantities of these microscopic plastic particles in the feces of people with IBD than in their healthy peers. The study notes that people regularly ingest these …