Humira (adalimumab), a drug previously approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis, has now been approved by the FDA for use in moderate to severe Crohn’s disease. ... Read More

Do you feel a little...bloated? One of the reasons could be lactose intolerance. Milk is in so many food products that it can be a real challenge to avoid it. ... Read More

We all have those days when we dig the pants with the elastic waistband out of the back of the closet. It's uncomforable, annoying, and, let's face it, just not ... Read More

It's possible that removal of the appendix could decrease the chances of developing ulcerative colitis or increase the risk of developing Crohn's disease. Learn more about how the appendix may ... Read More

The human form of IBD in the form of ulcerative colitis has affected our family significantly over the years. How do we handle it when the the smallest, furriest, family ... Read More

Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine completed a phase 2 trial of a low dose of naltrexone in patients with Crohn’s disease. The results of this study were published ... Read More

Your physician may order a red blood cell (RBC) count test as part of a complete blood cell (CBC) count. The CBC and RBC can give your physican clues about ... Read More

There are a lot of online dating services, but this one is special. This site is for single ostomates from around the world to meet up through email, chats, and ... Read More

Do you sometimes feel that you'd prefer a good nights' sleep to a night of romance with your significant other? You're not alone; IBD can lead to a lack of ... Read More