Category: Support
Finding Your Path Through Crohn’s: From Confusion to Clarity
A comprehensive look at Crohn’s disease symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment offers hope and practical guidance for navigating this complex condition. Understanding your IBD journey is the first step toward regaining control and living well.
New Hope: A Clear Treatment Path for Kids with IBD
A new evidence-based treatment algorithm for pediatric IBD offers families a clearer roadmap through childhood IBD care. This specialized approach recognizes that kids aren’t just small adults and deserve treatment plans designed for their unique developmental needs.
A Champion for IBD Patients: Dr. Cross Receives Prestigious Award
Dr. Raymond Cross has been named recipient of the 2026 Medical Champion Award by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. His recognition highlights the importance of comprehensive, compassionate IBD care and offers hope for continued advances in treatment and patient advocacy.
Teen’s Solo World Flight Shows How We Rise Above Medical Challenges
A 15-year-old Australian pilot’s solo world flight after overcoming serious illness offers powerful inspiration for the IBD community. His Patient-to-Pilot mission shows how medical challenges can become sources of strength rather than limitations.
New IBD Pregnancy Guidelines Bring Hope to Future Moms
New expert guidelines confirm that most women with IBD can have healthy pregnancies and babies. The key is maintaining remission and working with knowledgeable healthcare providers who understand both IBD and pregnancy care.
Your Gut Bacteria May Hold the Key to Better Life with IBD
New research reveals that gut bacteria imbalances in IBD patients are linked not just to physical symptoms, but to anxiety, depression, and overall quality of life. This groundbreaking study suggests that supporting your microbiome could be key to thriving with IBD, not just surviving it.
New Cell Therapy for Crohn’s Fistulas Gets FDA Fast Track
Avobis Bio’s cell therapy AVB-114 receives FDA fast-track designation for treating perianal fistulas in Crohn’s disease. This regenerative approach could offer new hope for one of IBD’s most challenging complications.
Ultra-Processed Foods May Increase Crohn’s Risk: What You Need to Know
New research reveals concerning links between ultra-processed foods and Crohn’s disease risk, showing how common packaged foods might trigger gut inflammation. Here’s what this means for the IBD community and practical steps you can take.
Breakthrough Stem Cell Trial Could Transform Crohn’s Treatment
Australia has approved a groundbreaking stem cell therapy trial for Crohn’s disease that aims to repair damaged tissue, not just control symptoms. This innovative approach represents a potential shift from managing the condition to actually healing it.
Simple Food Change Could Help Prevent Crohn’s Disease
New research following 220,000 women for 25 years found that eating more fermentable fiber significantly reduced the risk of developing Crohn’s disease. This offers hope for IBD prevention through accessible dietary changes like adding beans, oats, and bananas to family meals.
