COVID-19 and Flu: Similarities, Differences, and How to Protect YourselfAs the coronavirus and flu season collide, this upcoming fall and winter will be like none the world has ever seen. Here in the United States, it is important to...reactions2comments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey! (Now Closed)The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic...reactionscomments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-CompromisedFor those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about how the virus is transmitted, how it can...reactionscomments
New Guidelines Set Goal of Disease Modification For Those With UCFor the first time in 10 years The American College of Gastroenterology has issued updated clinical guidelines on the management of ulcerative colitis (UC). Its approach has changed from addressing...reactions1comment
Approval of Biosimilar Hyrimoz™ (adalimumab-adaz)The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Hyrimoz for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), Crohn’s disease in adults, ulcerative colitis, plaque...reactionscomments
Meet the Woman Turning IBD into an Art ExhibitionOne of the biggest problems we all face in raising awareness of IBD is that it's so difficult to explain. Everything from our ulcerated colon to our overwhelming level of...reactions1comment
Take The Mental Health Survey!Managing symptoms of IBD is difficult enough, but emotional and mental challenges can also arise. Often, people aren’t just coping with one chronic condition, but several, and it can have...reactionscomments
The Power of Yoga for IBDThere are so many positives to practicing yoga. For me, short-term it changes my mood, my level of anxiety and relaxation and it seems to actually help calm down my...reactions2comments
New Tools & Features on InflammatoryBowelDisease.netYou may have noticed some changes around InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve added some new features and functionality to provide an even better experience for the most important...reactionscomments
Take the Media Usage Survey!Managing a chronic condition such as Crohn's disease is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What do you do to unwind and take your mind off coping...reactionscomments
Change Your Avatar for Awareness Month!May is Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month! One way to spread awareness is to change your avatar (profile image) across social media sites. You can download any of the images...reactionscomments
Congress Approves 21st Century Cures ActThis past week, Congress approved a new healthcare-centered bill called the 21st Century Cures Act.The bill allots $6.3 billion dollars towards achieving several much-needed healthcare initiatives. The bipartisan bill passed...reactionscomments
Take the Cost of Healthcare SurveyCost is a major factor in managing a chronic condition such as Crohn's disease There are many things people do to save money and cut costs, however not all patients...reactionscomments
Take the Health Information Experience SurveyStaying informed is crucial when managing a chronic condition such as Crohn's disease, and the internet has made it significantly easier to learn right at home. But online resources are...reactionscomments
