A large international study reveals that the loss of beneficial gut bacteria may trigger inflammatory bowel disease, offering ...

A new study reveals how gut bacteria may initiate ulcerative colitis by weakening immune defenses before inflammation occurs.

A new study suggests that a strain of _Aeromonas_ bacteria might initiate the early stages of ulcerative colitis, challenging traditional medical views.

TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Early changes in a person's gut bacteria might herald the onset of inflammatory ...

Patients experience significant changes in gut bacteria at the onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new international ...

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 ...

Bacteria uses multiple defense mechanisms to survive in the host body. Shigella bacteria, that causes colitis, disable multiple host defense pathways using three specialized effector proteins, as ...

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, ...

Probiotics can help maintain a healthy gut microbiome or restore populations of 'good bacteria' after a heavy course of antibiotics. But now, they could also be used as an effective treatment strategy ...

Diagram showing the mechanism discovered in the study. Inflammation of the intestines in ulcerative colitis results from an excessive helper Th2 immune response. Smoking leads to aromatic compounds ...

Smoking's not often touted for its health benefits. But it's been known to help those suffering from colitis even though it exacerbates Crohn's disease. New research that could help treat the ...

If you live with ulcerative colitis, choosing and preparing the right vegetables can make a big difference in how your gut ...