Crohns & Colitis Archives

The Emotional Journey of Ulcerative Colitis: Building Mental Resilience and Finding Support

July 13, 2026

When discussing ulcerative colitis, conversations often focus on medications, symptoms, and lifestyle adjustments. Yet for many living with this condition, the emotional impact can be just as significant as the…

Scrolling Your Phone on the Toilet Raises Your Risk of Hemorrhoids

July 5, 2026

What’s the Connection? A new study has found that using a smartphone while sitting on the toilet is linked to a 46% higher risk of developing hemorrhoids. Researchers surveyed adults…

Finding Your New Normal: Managing Daily Life with Ulcerative Colitis

July 4, 2026

Receiving a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis means adapting to new routines and challenges, but it doesn't mean putting your life on hold. With thoughtful planning and the right strategies, you…

When IBD Affects the Young: Understanding Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease

July 3, 2026

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) isn't just an adult condition. For thousands of children and adolescents across the country, conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are daily realities that shape…

Finding What Works: How to Personalize Your IBD Diet Without Losing Your Mind

July 2, 2026

Part 3 of our 3-part series on Nutrition & IBD You’ve learned which foods might aggravate your gut. You’ve browsed diets with names like SCD, FODMAP, and Mediterranean. Maybe you’ve…

The Surprising Link Between Gut Health and Chronic Pain

July 1, 2026

Think your gut has nothing to do with your aching joints or migraines? Think again. Your digestive system might be silently playing a major role in how you experience chronic…

Gut Health Revolution: How Your Microbiome Could Be Controlling Your Entire Life

July 1, 2026

You might think you’re in charge of your life, but there’s a secret ruler pulling the strings from deep inside your belly—your gut microbiome. That’s right! Those trillions of tiny…

Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Life? The New Science on Microbiome and Chronic Disease

June 30, 2026

There’s a buzzing community of microbes living inside your digestive system—and they may be the missing link in chronic illness. Known as the gut microbiome, this microscopic world helps digest…

Nutritional Challenges and Metabolic Complications

June 28, 2026

The relationship between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and nutrition represents one of the most complex aspects of managing this chronic condition. For many individuals living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative…

New Test Predicts Colorectal Cancer Risk in IBD Patients

June 19, 2026

For anyone living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, there’s always been a lingering concern about the increased risk of colorectal cancer. But thanks to…