Colitis can have numerous causes, from infection to inflammatory bowel disease, drug interactions, and allergic reactions. Colitis is a general term for the inflammation of the colon’s inner lining, ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an ongoing condition that can cause inflammation and open sores, called ulcers, in the lining of your large intestines. It can start suddenly but usually begins slowly over ...

Whether it's a dull ache, sharp cramp or persistent discomfort, most of us have experienced some degree of stomach pain throughout our lives. While something as mild as indigestion, gas, bloating or ...

Irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis are chronic conditions that affect the digestive tract. These conditions may have similar symptoms, but there are important differences in how they’re ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Research presented at the annual Crohn's and Colitis Congress included studies comparing the effectiveness of vedolizumab (Entyvio) versus ustekinumab (Stelara) and of each biologic ...

Psyllium fiber protects against ulcerative colitis and suppresses inflammation by activating the bile acid nuclear receptor, a mechanism that was previously unrecognized, according to a new study.

Earlier reports blamed several medications including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), statins, and ...

Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis are both inflammatory conditions involving the digestive system, and people often struggle to distinguish them. “The most basic difference is that Crohn’s disease can ...

Andrew Joseph covers health, medicine, and the biopharma industry in Europe. You can reach Andrew on Signal at drewqjoseph.45. LONDON — An experimental oral treatment from Abivax helped ease symptoms ...