It's flu shot time again! People with IBD, especially those who are taking immunosuppressive drugs should consider getting a flu shot. Any chronic health condition can put you at risk ... Read More

Food does not cause inflammatory bowel disease. However, during a flare-up, certain foods can exacerbate symptoms. Should people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis follow a special diet?

For people taking drugs that suppress the immune system, the optimum time to get vaccinated against the flu is from late October to mid-November. A flu shot takes one to ... Read More

Trick or treating should be great fun for every kid, but it often isn't for those with health problems. You can still make Halloween special for your child that has ... Read More

Are you at high risk for developing complications from the flu? It's time to think about getting a flu shot this season. Learn about the groups that are at risk. ... Read More

Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in the anus or anal opening. If you think that hemorrhoids only happen to pregnant women and older people, you're wrong. More than half of ... Read More

Several new studies on the effectiveness of Lialda, a new formulation of mesalamine, are being presented this week at The American College of Gastroenterology meeting in Philadelphia. Lialda was approved ... Read More

Holidays -- especially those that revolve around food -- are difficult for children with IBD. All their friends are concerned with how much candy they can get, and how much ... Read More

When you're newly diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease there are so many thoughts swirling around in your mind that it can be difficult to focus and get the information you ... Read More

A study published in the September 2007 issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology shows that pregnant women with active Crohn’s disease may be at risk for giving birth early. ... Read More