crohns disease
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Scientists Find Link Between Microplastics and IBD Symptoms
Scientists this week have reported an interesting correlation between microplastics and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Those with diagnosed IBD, the researchers found, had noticeably greater levels of microplastics in their faeces than healthy controls. The findings could suggest that these pollutants have a causative role in IBD, the researchers say, or indicate that people with…
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Crohn’s Disease Patient Seemingly Cured By Vegetarian Diet
For people with the debilitating gut condition Crohn’s disease, there’s often little that can be done to completely prevent their recurring episodes of painful gastrointestinal symptoms. But a new case study out this month suggests that one patient has been able to achieve a full remission of his symptoms for two years by switching to…
