ulcerative colitis
Crohn's Risk Doubled Due to Depressive Symptoms
Submitted by tammyg on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 10:12According to research published in the January issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, depressive symptoms are associated with a two-fold increase in risk of Crohn's disease (CD) but not ulcerative colitis (UC).
Aloe Vera used in a clinical trial for treating Ulcerative Colitis
Submitted by pamelan on Wed, 01/23/2013 - 22:26Ulcerative Colitis clinical trial
Posted on April 24, 2011
Forever Living Products announces positive results of UK’s first ever clinical trial using Aloe Vera as a treatment for ulcerative colitis.
Forever Living Products (FLP), the UK’s leading supplier of Aloe Vera products has announced the results of what is recognized as the first randomised, placebo-controlled, double blind, clinical trial
Study Links Gene to Gut Flora and Crohn's Disease
Submitted by tammyg on Tue, 01/15/2013 - 12:51A research team consisting of scientists from two countries has completed a study showing a relationship between a gene and the makeup of gastrointestinal bacteria, a suspected culprit in the development of Crohn's disease.
Antibiotics May Increase Bowel Disease Risk
Submitted by tammyg on Fri, 11/02/2012 - 11:09New research has found that the use of certain antibiotics may put children at higher risk for developing bowel diseases.
Dealing with Abdominal Pain
Submitted by tammyg on Mon, 08/20/2012 - 12:12Around 60,000 Australians live with a chronic inflammation in their bowel causing symptoms like severe cramps, nausea, and even bloody diarrhoea – not to mention a higher risk of bowel cancer.
Milk Fats Linked to Bowel Diseases
Submitted by tammyg on Mon, 06/18/2012 - 12:32A new study has found a link between bowel diseases & processed foods. A diet high in milk fats has been linked to severe stomach diseases. Milk fats are a type of fat found in many processed foods.
Sigma Tau offers relief to UC and patients with Pouchitis
Submitted by pamelan on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 21:55Maker of VSL#3 probiotic offers assistance program for ulcerative colitis and ileal pouch patients
Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals Sponsors program for prescription-only medical food - VSL#3® DS -- for dietary management of UC and ileal pouch
Is The Way of The Future...."Fecal Transplants"?
Submitted by tammyg on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 12:37There are so many ways to improve the makeup of bacteria in your gut, but one new solution, is the fecal transplant, which is proving to be incredibly effective.
Climate Effects Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Submitted by tammyg on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:18A large, new study shows that living in a sunny climate appears to reduce women’s risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Possible Connection between Endometriosis, Crohn's & Ulcerative Colitis
Submitted by tammyg on Wed, 12/21/2011 - 12:17
According to a new long-term study, Women with endometriosis may be up to 80% more likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn's disease or
