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A Wolf's Gut Bug Might Boost Health of Domestic Dogs

MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 – A type of gut bacteria found in wild wolves could help treat domestic dogs who have a common, debilitating gastrointestinal condition. New research in an Oregon wolf...

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Tied to Higher Risk for Gout

TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 – Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is strongly associated with gout, according to a study published online Sept. 1 in JGH Open. Osama Hamid, M.B.B.S., from the Cleveland...

Statin Use Linked to Reduced Risk for CRC Incidence, Mortality in Patients With IBD

THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 – For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), statin use is associated with a reduced risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality, according to a study...

Atopic Dermatitis Increases Risk for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

THURSDAY, Aug. 31, 2023 – Both children and adults with atopic dermatitis have an increased risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Aug. 30 in JAMA...

Gut Troubles Could Be Early Signal of Parkinson's Disease

FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 – It might not seem like constipation or difficulty swallowing could signal a neurological problem, but new research suggests that these gut conditions could be an early...

Lower Fiber Intake Tied to Higher Risk for Later Inflammatory Bowel Disease

THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 – Higher consumption of dietary fiber was associated with a lower risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online July 18 in Alimentary...

Higher Belly Fat Percentage Tied to Worse Outcomes for IBD Patients

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 – For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), higher intra-abdominal visceral adipose tissue (IA-VAT) as a percentage of total body mass is associated with worse...

Incidence of IBD 10.9 Per 100,000 Person-Years in the United States

TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 – The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is 10.9 per 100,000 person-years and prevalence is 721 per 100,000 population, according to a study published online July...

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Tied to Higher Odds for Stroke

THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 – Having inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, could mean having a higher long-term risk of stroke, according to a new study. People with IBD are 13% more likely to have a...

Crohn's Disease: What Is It, and How Can It Be Treated?

THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 – Crohn's disease can turn your life into a gastrointestinal nightmare, but there is hope. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases...

Stroke Risk Up for Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 – Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have increased risk of stroke, according to a study published online June 14 in Neurology. Jiangwei Sun, Ph.D., from the...

FDA Approves First Pill to Treat Moderate-to-Severe Crohn's Disease, Rinvoq (upadacitinib)

FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 – Patients with Crohn’s disease have a new treatment option, following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of a pill called Rinvoq (upadacitinib). Rinvoq is meant to t...

DDW: Antibiotic Exposure, Diet Increase Risk for Pediatric IBD

TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 – Factors associated with the risk for pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (PIBD) include exposure to antibiotics during early childhood and a Western diet, according to...

Small Increase in Lymphoma Risk Seen With Crohn Disease, Ulcerative Colitis

WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 – Crohn disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) are associated with a slightly increased risk for lymphoma, according to a study published online April 13 in Clinical...

Cardiovascular Fitness Tied to Lower IBD Risk in Children

TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 – Cardiovascular fitness may lower the risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children and teens, according to a study published online May 1 in JAMA Pediatrics. Chun-Ying...

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