This summer, kids with IBD can attend a camp with kids just like them. Camp Oasis, offered by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), is open to kids ... Read More

Irritable bowel syndrome Guide Barbara Bradley Bolen has put together a list of foods that are non-gassy. Obviously you can't go through life eating only foods from this list, but ... Read More

Researchers in Barcelona have treated 6 patients with stem cells in order to treat Crohn's disease. The physicians who are administering the treatment claim that, based on testing in the ... Read More

Anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) drugs are the newest class of medications being used to treat Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These drugs, such as Remicade (infliximab) and Humira ... Read More

I have several news alerts set up for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and for other digestive conditions such as colon cancer and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). ... Read More

Most of us don't think of a colonoscopy as a laughing matter. If you're having one, it might mean that your IBD is flaring. But colonoscopies are recommended for everyone ... Read More

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is hosting a free teleconference/webcast entitled "Diet, Nutrition & Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Understanding the Connection." You can call in to this program, ... Read More

Steroids such as prednisone are a common treatment for IBD. They are particularly used to quell a flare-up. The goal of steroid therapy is to calm the inflammation and reduce ... Read More

If you follow IBD news, you may already know that there is a movement to pass laws requiring retailers to allow restroom access to people who need it. If you ... Read More

The result of a study published in the February issue of Gastroenterology shows that Remicade (infliximab) can help prevent the recurrence of Crohn's disease after resection surgery. Resection surgery is ... Read More

Julian Markov from MeetAnOstomate.com writes to tell me that his little "dating" site has now grown into a busy social networking hub for people with ostomies. There are over 6,000 ... Read More

Now, a good reason to defend our Facebook and and MySpace addictions! You can use these networks to find out more about health topics, and to network with other people ... Read More