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A team of scientists has discovered mechanisms of abnormal immune cell function that may lead to Crohn’s disease, an ...

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Researchers uncover cellular pathways linked to inflammatory bowel disease onset, offering insights for new therapies to ...

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Probiotics are live microorganisms that may offer certain health benefits, including possible relief of acid reflux symptoms.

Crohn's disease belongs to a group of conditions known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). This chronic condition causes ...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. It includes conditions such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. In this expert alert, Amanda Johnson, M.D., a ...

A team of scientists has discovered mechanisms of abnormal immune cell function that may lead to Crohn’s disease, an ...

A recent study has revealed how Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) intensifies ulcerative colitis (UC), a debilitating inflammatory ...

New study shows that dysfunction of protective immune cells in GI tract may contribute to onset of inflammation in Crohn's disease.