Mycobacterium and seasonal variations in crohn's - Dr John Hermon-Taylor, the IBD researcher, noted that there are seasonal differences in the prevalence of Mycobacterium paratuberculosis which may exp...

Question over drug to prevent tuberculosis - Evidence remains confused as to whether the drug isoniazid, used as a preventative for those at risk of tuberculosis, can cause fatal liver damage. .....

Crohn's disease - The hidden triggers - Viruses, bacteria or even drugs can be the hidden triggers of inflammatory bowel disease, and many other intestinal illnesses can be mistaken for it....

Tuberculosis jab: better for leprosy - The BCG vaccine for tuberculosis (TB) isn't working. The disease is rampant in tropical countries where vaccination programmes have been intensive, ma...

Crohn's disease linked to cow's milk - Crohn's disease, which causes inflammation of the bowel, may be caused by drinking milk, a leading surgeon believes. ...

Crohn’s disease: causes and treatment - My niece, aged 10, has been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. It worries me that she will be taking immunosuppressant drugs for six years. I believe she...

Actimmune: It’s not the answer to lung disease after patients die - Researchers have abandoned trials on the drug Actimmune as a therapy for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) after patients died while taking part.

Food allergies and crohn's disease - Food allergies are a major factor in the bowel condition Crohn's disease, and dietary changes can be as effective as corticosteroids in easing symptom...