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Severe flare-ups are one of the greatest challenges of living with ulcerative colitis (UC). One option to try alongside your usual treatments is a low-residue diet. Its meant to reduce the amount of ...

People who suffer from ulcerative colitis (UC) are likely short on one particular family of gut microbes, new research finds. The finding could help develop new therapies, especially for treating ...

A new ulcerative colitis diagnosis can feel overwhelming—but with thoughtful food choices, lifestyle strategies and expert-backed guidance, you can manage flares and feel more like yourself again.

With ulcerative colitis (UC), a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), it's possible to successfully manage the condition for months or even years at a time, only to have a flare crop up.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flares can be unpredictable, but avoiding common triggers like stress, poor sleep, smoking, and certain dietary factors may help lower your risk of future flare-ups.

Researchers have identified a gut-genetic interaction that could trigger an overactive immune response in the colon — offering one possible explanation for the pain and bleeding of ulcerative colitis, ...