Vitamin D Deficiency in Pediatric Patients with IBD
Wednesday November 29, 2006
The authors of a study published in the November 2006 issue of Pediatrics hope to determine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in children, adolescents, and young adults with inflammatory ... Read More
O Canada! Why So Much IBD?
Monday November 20, 2006
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is known to be a “western” disease. In other words, it largely affects people who live in western societies. Canada appears to be a hotbed for ... Read More
The 2006 Comeback Kids
Friday November 17, 2006
The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America has announced the annual winners of the "Comeback Kid Award." The Comeback Kid is an award that is given to children between the ... Read More
Signs and Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Wednesday November 15, 2006
You may think you know the symptoms of IBD--especially if you're living with them every day. But there may be some that you don't know about, especially those that are ... Read More
Poll: Have you tried the SCD?
Monday November 13, 2006
“Irritated Bowel Disease”
Saturday November 11, 2006
I have often seen the phrase “irritated bowel disease” while reading stories on the Internet, in magazines, and even in newspapers. Some of these publications have been well-known, even respected. ... Read More
David Garrard, Jaguars Quarterback is Beating Crohn's
Friday November 10, 2006
David Garrard has been fighting Crohn's disease since 2003. He was sidelined from playing football for the NFL and lost 35 pounds. This season he is back in full force, ... Read More
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet
Wednesday November 8, 2006
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) has been bounced around in IBD chat rooms and message boards for years. What is it? Does it work for Crohn's and colitis? Is it ... Read More
Unusual Colors of Stool - Red or Maroon Stool
Monday November 6, 2006
I get a lot of email from people who are concerned that they "see red" in the toilet bowel, on the paper, or in their stool. It can be quiet ... Read More
Top 10 Tips for Treating Skin Irritation from Diarrhea
Saturday November 4, 2006
Most healthy adults experience diarrhea a few times a year. Diarrhea can be very irritating to the skin, which is difficult to treat. Here are some tips on how to ... Read More
How to Avoid a Delayed Colon Cancer Diagnosis
Wednesday November 1, 2006
The next best thing to colon cancer prevention is early diagnosis. The average survival rate for someone who receives a stage 1 colon cancer diagnosis is much greater than for ... Read More

