Crohn's Disease News
June 19, 2025
Top Headlines
June 2, 2025 — Chronic inflammatory bowel disease is challenging to treat and carries a risk of complications, including the development of bowel cancer. Young people are particularly affected: when genetic predisposition and certain factors coincide, diseases ...
June 2, 2025 — Aortic valve narrowing (aortic stenosis) with concomitant cardiac amyloidosis is a severe heart disease of old age that is associated with a high risk of death. Until now, treatment has consisted of valve replacement, while the deposits in the heart ...
May 27, 2025 — A new study reveals the biological secret to the Zika virus's infectious success: Zika uses host cells' own 'self-care' system of clearing away useless molecules to suppress the host proteins that the virus has employed to get into those cells in ...
May 26, 2025 — When the workload on the heart increases, the ventricular wall may thicken too, known as cardiac hypertrophy. This is an adaptive response that reduces pressure on the heart and maintains the activity of this vital organ. It is often a reversible ...
May 21, 2025 — Bats are known as natural hosts for highly pathogenic viruses such as MERS- and SARS-related coronaviruses, as well as the Marburg and Nipah viruses. In contrast to the severe and often fatal disease outcomes these viruses cause in humans, bats ...
May 20, 2025 — By studying Chikungunya virus, scientists shed light on how immune responses to viral infections may lead to persistent symptoms of autoimmune ...
May 19, 2025 — A study has become the first in the world to unravel the immediate effects of a high-fat diet on our gut ...
May 19, 2025 — Researchers have published the first description of the role of the ZFP36 family of RNA binding proteins in regulatory T cells (Tregs). Tregs are key to maintaining balance in the immune system and essential to preventing autoimmune disease. By the ...
May 13, 2025 — Researchers confirm and explore the role of estrogen-related receptors in regulating energy production in muscle cells during exercise. The findings indicate that developing a drug to boost ...
May 9, 2025 — How does obesity affect insulin production? Researchers are shining light on new stages of the ERK ...
May 8, 2025 — Researchers have developed cutting-edge MRI technology to diagnose a common heart problem more quickly and accurately than ever before. Aortic stenosis is a progressive and potentially fatal ...
May 7, 2025 — Researchers have created an effective therapy for chronic pain that reduces pain intensity by focusing on emotional ...
Latest Headlines
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May 2, 2025 — A new approach to drug design can deliver medicine directly to the gut in mice at significantly lower doses than current inflammatory bowel disease ...
May 1, 2025 — Australia's recent move to lower the starting age for bowel (colorectal) cancer screening from 50 down to 45 years old will mean better outcomes -- but it will also increase the burden on an already ...
Apr. 22, 2025 — A new study found that the oral and extended-release injectable forms of naltrexone are equally effective in helping patients consume less alcohol, ...
Apr. 19, 2025 — When the immune system does not function properly, individuals become more susceptible to infections caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. Researchers have demonstrated that an existing drug can ...
Apr. 16, 2025 — Researchers have made significant advancements in understanding the earliest stages of stomach cancer, a leading cause of cancer-related deaths ...
Apr. 14, 2025 — Researchers identified a direct connection between cancer-related inflammation and the loss of motivation characteristic of advanced cancer. In a ...
Apr. 11, 2025 — A small protein involved in neurodegeneration leading to Parkinson's disease also drives a type of skin cancer known as melanoma, according to new ...
Apr. 7, 2025 — Eight weeks of mindfulness or cognitive behavioral therapy were associated with improved pain, physical function and quality of life and reduced daily opioid dose in adults with chronic low back pain ...
Apr. 3, 2025 — In the fight against bacterial pathogens, researchers are combining vaccination with targeted colonization of the intestine by harmless microorganisms. This approach could potentially mark a turning ...
Apr. 2, 2025 — Timely follow-up colonoscopies can reduce the mortality rate from colorectal cancer, and patient navigators can play an important role in ...
Earlier Headlines
Mar. 26, 2025 — A tiny magnetic robot which can take 3D scans from deep within the body, that could revolutionize early cancer detection, has been developed by researchers. The team say this is the first time it has ...
Mar. 26, 2025 — Scientists have long struggled to target proteins that lack defined structure and are involved in cancer, neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's disease, and other serious illnesses. Now, ...
Mar. 25, 2025 — Researchers have solved a cellular mystery that may lead to better therapies for colorectal and other types of cancer. A professor of pediatrics-developmental biology and an assistant professor of ...
Mar. 25, 2025 — Mothers experience major metabolic adaptations during pregnancy and lactation to support the development and growth of the new life. Although many metabolic changes have been studied, body ...
Mar. 21, 2025 — New study shows that dysfunction of protective immune cells in GI tract may contribute to onset of inflammation in Crohn's ...
Mar. 20, 2025 — Researchers have shed new light on how a type of heart valve disease -- aortic valve stenosis -- progresses differently in males and ...
Mar. 17, 2025 — Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKis) are an important treatment option for people with chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. ...
Mar. 17, 2025 — In a recent, cross-institutional study partially funded by the National Institutes of Health, researchers report that healthy human airways are at higher risk for dehydration and inflammation when ...
Mar. 13, 2025 — A research team has made further progress in the treatment of intestinal inflammation. A study shows that the semi-synthetic bile acid NorUDCA inhibits in the intestine the formation of ...
Mar. 12, 2025 — Up to 90% of abdominal surgeries result in adhesions -- abnormal scarring that ties together organs and tissues. A gel has now been shown to prevented adhesions in mice and ...
Mar. 10, 2025 — A novel analysis of more than 375 published studies concluded that the association between chronic pain and rates of depression and anxiety is staggering. The study found that 40% of adults with ...
Mar. 10, 2025 — Scientists have uncovered how a gut bacterium, Clostridium scindens, aids in healing intestinal injuries by restoring bile acid balance. Their findings could pave the way for new treatments for ...
Mar. 5, 2025 — A live-attenuated tuberculosis (TB) vaccine candidate in development elicits a much more balanced and effective immune response compared to the existing vaccine used across much of the world, ...
Mar. 5, 2025 — Researchers have found that women who exhibit disturbed eating behaviors and engage in low physical activity tend to have more central body fat and a higher risk of metabolic low-grade inflammation. ...
Mar. 5, 2025 — People with Crohn's disease and related joint inflammation linked to immune system dysfunction have distinct gut bacteria or microbiota, with the bacterium Mediterraneibacter gnavus being a ...
Mar. 4, 2025 — Children who frequently miss school because of abdominal complaints are far more likely to be suffering from chronic disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome than diseases that can be detected with ...
Mar. 3, 2025 — A synthetic microbiome therapy, tested in mice, holds promise as a new treatment for C. difficile, a notoriously difficult-to-treat bacterial infection, according to a team of researchers. The ...
Feb. 25, 2025 — Researchers have found that specific gut cells, BEST4/CA7+ cells, regulate electrolyte and water balance in response to bacterial toxins that cause diarrhea. Their findings show that these cells ...
Feb. 24, 2025 — Researchers described a new skin disease in a male patient with erythroderma, causing 80 percent of his skin to be covered with red, exfoliating skin lesions that itched and burned. After undergoing ...
Feb. 24, 2025 — Aortic valve stenosis (AVS) is a significant health concern affecting over 1.5 million Americans and millions more globally. Researchers are exploring the use of a new drug called ataciguat to manage ...
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
- Mini Rolling Robot Takes Virtual Biopsies
- Enzyme Engineering Opens Door to Novel Therapies for Parkinson's, Cancers and Other Hard-to-Target Protein Diseases
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
- 'Switch' Allows Intestinal Cells to Regenerate After Injury
- Postpartum Female Preference for Cooler Temperatures Linked to Brain Changes
Friday, March 21, 2025
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Monday, March 17, 2025
- Treating Chronic Inflammatory Diseases With JAK Inhibitors
- Global Warming Can Lead to Inflammation in Human Airways, New Research Shows
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Monday, March 10, 2025
- Worldwide Study Finds High Rates of Depression and Anxiety in People With Chronic Pain
- Gut Bacteria Heal the Colon
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
- TB Vaccine Candidate Provides 'elite' Protection
- Exercise and Healthy Eating Behavior Together Provide the Best Protection Against Cardiovascular Diseases
- Possible Biomarker Identified for Crohn's Disease With Arthritis Type
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Monday, March 3, 2025
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Monday, February 24, 2025
- Dermatology Researchers Discover New Skin Disease Using Innovative Diagnostic Platform
- New Drug May Reduce Need for Aortic Valve Surgeries by Slowing Disease Progression
Friday, February 21, 2025
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Thursday, February 13, 2025
- How Mitochondria Drive Autophagy
- Scientists Find Key Differences in Male, Female Responses to Stress
- Research Shows Blood Test May Provide Personalized Dietary Therapy for Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
- Microbiome as a Potential Key to Better Treatment: Clinical Study on New Therapy for Crohn's Disease
Monday, February 10, 2025
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- Researchers Find Improved Method for Treating Rare, Aggressive, Pregnancy-Related Cancer
- AI Tool Helps Find Life-Saving Medicine for Rare Disease
- Beyond the Gut: A New Frontier in IBS Treatment by Targeting the Brain
Friday, January 31, 2025
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Monday, January 20, 2025
Friday, January 17, 2025
- 'Ding-Dong:' A Study Finds Specific Neurons With an Immune Doorbell
- Immune Complex Shaves Stem Cells to Protect Against Cancer
Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Wearable Devices Can Detect and Predict Inflammatory Bowel Disease Flare-Ups
- Protein Level Predicts Immunotherapy Response in Bowel Cancer
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Friday, December 20, 2024
- Researchers Discover Replication Hubs for Human Norovirus
- Hidden Mechanism of Swallowing Revealed by Caenorhabditis Elegans
Thursday, December 19, 2024
- Potential Culprit Identified in Lingering Crohn's Disease Symptoms
- The Surprising Role of Gut Infection in Alzheimer's Disease
- How a New Gut Microbe Drives the Gut-Lung Axis
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Friday, December 13, 2024
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
- Antidepressants May Act in Gut to Reduce Depression and Anxiety
- The Maternal Microbiome During Pregnancy Impacts Offspring's Stem Cells in Mice
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Friday, December 6, 2024
Thursday, December 5, 2024
- Shaking Sensor Continuously Monitors Inflammation
- Mothers Massively Change Their Intestines During Pregnancy and Nursing
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Monday, December 2, 2024
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
- Food Additive Carrageenan (E 407) Could Disrupt the Intestinal Barrier and Increase the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds
- Cellular Traffic Congestion in Chronic Diseases Suggests New Therapeutic Targets
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Monday, November 25, 2024
Friday, November 22, 2024
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
- How Nerve Stimulation Could Ease Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- A Bioinspired Capsule Can Pump Drugs Directly Into the Walls of the GI Tract
- Probiotic Delivers Anticancer Drug to the Gut
- Mapping 1.6 Million Gut Cells to Find New Ways Treat Disease
- First Molecule Identified That Promotes Gut Healing While Inhibiting Tumour Progression
Friday, November 15, 2024
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy Reduces Long-Term Side Effects for Patients With Prostate Cancer
- Children's Gut Bacteria May Hold the Key to Diarrhea Treatment
- Key Influenza-Severity Risk Factor Found Hiding in Plain Sight on Our Antibodies
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Monday, October 28, 2024
Friday, October 25, 2024
Thursday, October 24, 2024
- Research in Mice Suggests Zinc Supplements Have Potential Value to Directly Treat Short Bowel Syndrome
- Chronic Pain Can Be Predicted Within Three Days of an Injury
Monday, October 21, 2024
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Thursday, October 10, 2024
- Human Cell Culture Model of Lung's Most Important Immune Cells
- Faulty 'fight or Flight' Response Drives Deadly C. Difficile Infections, Research Reveals
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Monday, October 7, 2024
Friday, October 4, 2024
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Monday, September 30, 2024
Thursday, September 26, 2024
- Researchers Discover New Bacterium That Causes Gut Immunodeficiency
- Increased Antioxidants and Phenolic Compounds Produced in Salted Red Perilla Leaves During Japanese Apricot Pickling
- Treatment for Age And Cancer-Related Muscle Degeneration
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Friday, September 20, 2024
- Fever Drives Enhanced Activity, Mitochondrial Damage in Immune Cells
- Double-Edged STING: Study Identifies New Pathway Involved in Aging
- Researchers Discover Immune Response to Dengue Can Predict Risk of Severe Reinfections