Researchers have identified a gut-genetic interaction that could trigger an overactive immune response in the colon — offering one possible explanation for the pain and bleeding of ulcerative colitis, ...

Living with ulcerative colitis means navigating a complex and often unpredictable digestive condition that impacts daily life in profound ways. This inflammatory bowel disease affects approximately 1 ...

A 29-year-old man undergoes a total proctocolectomy with end-to-end ileostomy after 2 years of surveillance for ulcerative colitis.

Ulcerative colitis happens when the immune system goes out of control and causes inflammation that can lead to tissue damage in the colon and rectum. Image Credit: iStock/Getty Images There’s no cure ...

Ulcerative colitis and colorectal cancer have a connection, but you can lower your risk of the latter through regular cancer ...

“It’s so important to feel like you’re partnering with your doctor because ulcerative colitis is something you will have to ...

People with inflammatory bowel disease, like ulcerative colitis, are 2 to 3 times more likely to develop blood clots than ...

Stress usually doesn't cause flare-ups of ulcerative colitis, although it can cause flare-ups of symptoms. But it's very important to stay on medications, get rest, and continue with a healthy diet.

This review examines how Western dietary patterns, high in ultra-processed foods, salt, and unhealthy fats, disrupt gut ...

BERLIN — Psychosocial factors, such as anxiety and depression, are associated with an increased risk for both self-reported “clinical” and symptomatic, or “hard,” flare in inflammatory bowel disease ...