Health
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Scientists Confirm a Connection Between Ulcerative Colitis and Lung Health
A large-scale study confirms that ulcerative colitis is linked to a group of lung conditions called…
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How Safe Is Joining the Bowel During Crohn’s Surgery?
A new multicentre study looks at the “hostile abdomen” in Crohn’s disease, revealing that joining the…
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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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The ‘Severe IBD’ Gene: How HLA-DRB1*01:03 Predicts Your Crohn’s or Colitis Journey
The largest genetic study of IBD to date has revealed how the HLA-DRB1*01:03 gene and others…
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The Gut’s Engine Room: Why Your Intestinal Muscles are the Secret to IBD Health
The gut’s muscle layer is more than just a motor—it’s a vital command centre. New research…
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Friendly Viruses: The New ‘Lock-and-Key’ Way to Heal Crohn’s Disease
McMaster University researchers have developed a breakthrough “lock-and-key” therapy using friendly viruses to disarm harmful gut…
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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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A Simple Blood Test to Track Gut Healing? The New REG3α Discovery for Ulcerative Colitis
Researchers have discovered a new blood biomarker called REG3α that can accurately track gut inflammation in…
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AI Finds Three New ‘Body Signals’ to Help Doctors Track Crohn’s Disease
Scientists have used machine learning to identify three new genetic “biomarkers” for Crohn’s disease, offering a…
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