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You ask, we answer: Can ulcerative colitis increase colon cancer risk?
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic condition that can cause several long-term complications, including an increased risk of colon cancer in some people.UC is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes chronic inflammation and the development of sores on the inner lining of the colon.
Mastic Gum: How Does It Benefit Gut Health?
Mastic gum is a licorice-flavored resin extracted from the bark of the Pistacia lentiscus tree native to the Mediterranean region.1 Traditionally chewed as a breath freshener and digestive aid, mastic gum has gained recent attention for its potential benefits in promoting gut health.
Can Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
A shared communication network called the “gut-brain axis” may partially explain the connection between PTSD, a mental health condition, and IBS, a functional disorder of the gastrointestinal system.
Research update: The latest findings on ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a condition involving chronic inflammation of the lining of the large intestine. It leads to the formation of small sores called ulcers that cause digestive symptoms and sometimes complications such as malnutrition.
Inflammatory bowel disease varies by race, sex and birthplace, researchers find
The study, published in Gastro Hep Advances, may assist caregivers and help shed light on how diet, lifestyle and genetics can affect the development and disease course of IBD, a term for two conditions—Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis—that cause chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract.