My Ostomy Journey My name is Cass Bargell, and I have many different identities that I’m proud of. I’m an analyst on the Data Science & Analytics team at the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, a USA Rugby National Team player, and an IBD patient and ostomate. I’ve been a rugby pla...

Where We Are Now: The Present IBD Landscape  As a gastroenterologist and scientist focused on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an umbrella term for disorders that cause inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, I have the opportunity to ...

 Jason and his daughter Taryn, a 20-year-old college student, share more than a last name—they share a mission. Both live with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): Jason with ulcerative colitis (UC), Taryn with Crohn’s disease. And both are deeply committed to raising awareness about IBD and fundr...

  A new school year can be exciting. It can also be stressful for your child—especially if they have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD symptoms can make school hard, but if you have a plan that addresses your child’s needs, they can succeed.  Why school accommodations matter ...

Who is Ally Bain? How Ally’s Experience with IBD Sparked a Movement   Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at 11 years old, Ally Bain struggled for years to manage the symptoms of her inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). By the time she entered her teens, she had missed school, been in an...

Treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has come a long way, especially over the last 20 years. Today’s therapies offer better control of symptoms and the potential for longer periods of remission. However, finding the right treatment can take time. What works for you may not work for so...

Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re searching for answers about what caused it and what you can do to protect your loved ones. While the exact causes of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis remain a complex puzzle, research has revealed a web ...

  Eating Well This Summer with a Gut-Friendly Diet  Summer is the perfect time to savor fresh flavors—whether it’s juicy berries from the farmer’s market or a backyard BBQ with loved ones.   For those living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), navigating food choices...

Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent Senate testimony has reignited a crucial debate: How can the U.S. better address the rising tide of chronic, non-infectious diseases? With nearly six in ten Americans now living with at least one chronic condition—including heart disease, diabetes, ...

Celebrate Pride Month by discovering supportive spaces and resources for LGBTQIA+ people living with IBD.   Let’s Go There: Supporting the LGBTQIA+ IBD Community Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in his early 20s, AJ remembers feeling isolated in navigating the symptoms of his in...