Living Well
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Coral-Inspired ‘Smart Capsules’: The Future of Probiotics for IBD
Inspired by coral reefs, scientists have created “smart” microcapsules that shield friendly bacteria from stomach acid…
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Microplastics and IBD: How Everyday Plastic May Be a Hidden Gut Trigger
New AI-driven research reveals how microplastics from everyday bottles “dock” onto human proteins, triggering the same…
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Can 5 Days a Month Fix Crohn’s? The New Fasting Diet That Calms Inflammation
For many people with Crohn’s disease, the hardest question to answer is: “What should I eat?”…
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Crohn’s and Pregnancy: Reassuring News for Those Diagnosed Young
Women diagnosed with Crohn’s disease during childhood or adolescence did not face a higher risk of…
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The ‘Muscle Burn’ Molecule: How Your Body’s Waste Helps Heal IBD
Scientists have discovered that lactate, once thought of as “waste”, is actually a vital signal that…
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A Helping Hand for Your Stoma: How ‘Nurse Navigators’ Make Life Easier
A clinical trial of 74 patients shows that a dedicated “nurse navigation” programme helps people adjust…
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Natural Healing: Could Fruit Sugars Be a New Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis?
Early-stage laboratory research reveals that complex sugars from a wild fruit can shield the gut from…
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Food vs Formula: A New Choice for Children with Crohn’s Disease
A study of 66 young patients shows that the “food-based” Crohn’s Disease Exclusion Diet is just…
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The ‘Postcode Lottery’: How Where You Live Affects Your IBD Care
A 14-year study of the Brazilian healthcare system reveals how income inequality and local development affect…
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Weight-Loss Medicines and Crohn’s: Can They Help Your Gut?
GLP-1 receptor agonist use was associated with lower steroid dependence and clinical outcomes in adults with…
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