With every bite of food we take, our intestinal immune system must make a big decision. Tasked with defending us from foreign pathogens, these exquisitely sensitive cells somehow distinguish friend ...

Studies show how some plant foods can reduce inflammation, prevent flare-ups and even lower surgery risks for those with ...

This can be a sign of an intestinal blockage, an abscess, or a significant infection. Some people with Crohn’s may also develop perianal disease and may develop a fistula near the anus.

You've likely heard about vitamin D's important role in maintaining strong bones and teeth. But it also plays several other ...

Further genetic testing would show that Sophie has one of a group of rare conditions called CODE (congenital diarrhea and enteropathies) that disrupts the function of cells in the intestine, causing ...

Key points A 40-year-old man was referred to our internal medicine clinic for assessment of a 3-month history of unintentional weight loss and daily night sweats with subjective fevers. He had been ...