*This article originally appeared in Psychology Today.   Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, affects nearly 1 in 100 Americans. While the exact cause of IBD remains unknown, some researchers believe that extreme stress m...

Fistulas are a common complication of Crohn's disease, affecting approximately 30% of patients during their lifetime1. Fistulas can be very challenging, causing not only physical pain, but also considerable anxiety and emotional stress.    By partnering with your care team, ...

When someone you love is diagnosed with a life-changing illness, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, there’s a natural instinct to want to help. However, if you’re unfamiliar with IBD, knowing what to do can be difficult. &nbs...

“IBD Has No Borders” was a fitting theme for World IBD Day (May 17) and a recent worldwide meeting focused on how we as a global community can ensure that people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can access the care they need.   I had the privilege to join this meeting...

May 19 marks World IBD Day, a global initiative to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the millions of people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD is an umbrella term used to describe lifelong conditions that cause chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. The ...

 In 2016, during an interview with the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, then Chief Scientific Officer Caren Heller, MD, asked Andrés Hurtado-Lorenzo, PhD, now Senior Vice President of Translational Research & IBD Ventures, a pivotal question: “What would you do to make the Cro...

A colonoscopy is usually not the highlight of anyone’s schedule, but if your doctor is recommending one, then the steps involved to prepare for it are important when considering the long-term health benefits. Fortunately, advancements have been made that provide people with more bowel p...

Molly O’Donoghue’s journey with IBD began when she noticed blood in her stool. Initially, the now 21-year-old felt embarrassed about discussing her symptoms, but eventually, she couldn’t ignore the decline in her health. Once an active tennis player and runner, she found herself too fat...

When it comes to surgery for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), knowledge is power. Surgery is a common treatment in patients with Crohn’s disease, and many patients with ulcerative colitis may eventually require surgery at some point in their IBD journey after trying other treatment op...

  What happens in Vegas typically stays in Vegas, but not when it comes to the 2024 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress®. More than 1,600 inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry partners joined us at the Congress to share and learn about t...