Learn how prebiotics, or foods with compounds that support a healthy balance of gut bacteria (microbiome), may benefit people with UC.

A form of very low-calorie fasting-mimicking diet may help alleviate symptoms of mild-to-moderate Crohn's disease.

A clinical trial found that a brief, calorie-restricted diet improved symptoms and reduced inflammation in people with Crohn’s disease. “What should I eat?” may be the question doctors hear most often ...

The Mediterranean diet’s colder-climate cousin comes with the same health benefits thanks to its combination of anti-inflammatory- and antioxidant-rich foods. Fatty fish like salmon are a key ...

A toxin produced by bacteria found in dirty water kills off immune cells in the lining of the colon, meaning people whose guts are colonised by these bacteria are much more likely to develop a ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? The longevity conversation isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Between how to ...

A plant-based eating plan known as the Portfolio Diet is gaining attention for its potential to lower cholesterol — and research suggests it may be as effective as some prescription drugs. Reportedly ...

There are a few different types of common procedures, and your specific situation will determine which is right for you, says Dana Lukin, MD, a gastroenterologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork ...

The plant-focused portfolio diet has been shown to reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease. Here’s how it works. By Caroline Hopkins Legaspi Dr. David Jenkins, a professor of nutritional sciences ...

Research in mice shows dangerous consequences of a very high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet. Keto was associated with fatty liver disease and harmed blood sugar regulation, with some changes happening ...

Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation of the colon, and leads to symptoms such as fatigue, abdominal pain, and cramping. There is currently no cure ...

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 ...