Protein Appears Key to Intestinal Balance - Researchers say discovery could offer insight into various illnesses
Gene Discovery Gives Clues to Crohn's Disease, Colitis - Mutation is tied to a protein implicated in rare form of bowel disorder, researchers say
Certain Arthritis, Crohn's Drugs May Raise Kids' Cancer Risk: FDA - Agency strengthens 'black box' warning on medicines such as Enbrel, Remicade
Arthritis Drug Raises Risk of Tuberculosis - But researchers still don't know why a certain therapy appears to reactivate latent TB
Scientists Discover New Drug Targets for Crohn's Disease - Gene-searching method uncovered more players in painful gastrointestinal condition
Intestinal Bacteria Trigger Immune Response - Finding suggests new treatments for bowel diseases, study says
One-Quarter of Biologic Drugs Have Had Safety Issues - International analysis finds 11% issued 'black box' warnings by FDA
IBD, Liver Disease Patients Show Vitamin D Deficits - Those with certain digestive illnesses should have levels monitored, study says
Infliximab-Based Treatment Effective for Crohn's Patients - Remicade alone or in combo with azathioprine better for inflammatory disorder
FDA to List Drugs Under Review for Safety Issues - But officials say patients taking meds on Web site shouldn't overreact or stop taking them
FDA Demands Tougher Warnings on Immunosuppressive Drugs - Officials want stronger labeling about fungal infection risk
Case Points to Link Between Crohn's Treatment, Cancer - A woman's lung tumor disappears after anti-TNF medications are stopped, doctors report
Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn's Disease - Number tripled, and they find a link to other conditions such as asthma, diabetes
FDA Panel Recommends Enbrel for Pediatric Patients - But experts also express concern about psoriasis drug's possible risks for children; action follows agency warning that drug label needs strengthening
FDA Starts Safety Review of Autoimmune Disorder Drugs - Reports of increased cancer risk among young users of TNF blockers prompts action
Gut Bacteria Fights Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Mouse study finds molecule boosted cells eliminating colitis, Crohn's symptoms
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Share Some Genetic Risk Factors - Finding helps pinpoint relationship between Crohn's disease and colitis
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Won't Prevent Crohn's Relapse - Despite earlier promise from small trial, new study finds no effect
Aggressive Therapy for Crohn's Disease Produces Better Outcomes - International study found remission occurred faster, more often with immunosuppressive drugs
MS Drug Tysabri Approved for Crohn's Disease - But the drug comes with serious risks, FDA notes
Video 'Pill' Spots Hidden Crohn's Disease - A tiny capsule takes pictures of the intestine, experts explain
One Billion People Don't Get Enough Vitamin D - Expert suggests recommended daily intake be boosted to help prevent disease
Bowel Disease, Nerve Problems Linked - Crohn's, colitis sufferers at high risk for carpal tunnel, other woes, study finds
Tequila Fruit Compound Could Help Treat Colon - Blue agave 'fructans' carry drugs safely through stomach acid, study finds
Milk May Be Pleasant Alternative for CT Scans - It offers slightly poorer images but is more palatable than standard contrast agents, study finds