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Keep a stash of these soft, easy-to-digest and nutrient-rich foods in the freezer to stay fueled during a UC flare.

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 ...

For most people, talking about poop is uncomfortable, but if you live with ulcerative colitis (UC), a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), it’s unavoidable — and it’s a crucial part of disease ...

When you have ulcerative colitis, a little advance planning and some timely help from your family will give you the boost you need to manage your household chores. Whether it's doing the laundry, ...

Antibiotics can help treat certain types of colitis, such as infectious colitis. They may also help manage complications of other types of colitis. While more research is necessary, antibiotics may ...

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, ...