Sunshine may decrease risk of inflammatory bowel disease
Children who spend time playing outside in the sunshine have a 20% decreased risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease. ... Read More...
Crohn’s disease
Adult-onset inflammatory bowel disease linked to higher mortality
Diagnosis of inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis during adulthood has been linked to a 50% higher mortality rate and shorter life expectancy in those over 50. The increased risk of death remained after the introduction of therapies aimed at treating the conditions but decreased over time.... Read More...
Trigger For Autoimmune Disease Identified
Researchers have discovered a possible trigger for autoimmune diseases such as lupus, Crohn's disease and MS. Findings may explain how women are more susceptible to autoimmune disorders than men.... Read More...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is Not in Your Head, It’s in Your Gut
Researchers have identified biomarkers for chronic fatigue syndrome in gut bacteria and in inflammatory microbial agents in the blood.... Read More...
It’s About Time: Disrupted Internal Clocks Play Role in Disease
Researchers link disrupted sleep and circadian rhythm as risk factors for alcoholic liver disease.... Read More...