Ulcerative colitis
What’s the difference between IBS and IBD?
These GI conditions sound similar, and they also share some symptoms. But IBS and IBD are distinct disorders—especially when it comes to treatment and the risk of complications.
What is IL-23?
This pro-inflammatory protein is the target of potential Johnson & Johnson medications that could help treat autoimmune conditions such as psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis.
By the numbers: Understanding the toll of inflammatory bowel disease
For Colitis and Crohn’s Disease Awareness Week, learn about the challenges of this painful condition—and why Johnson & Johnson continues to seek new treatment options.
Have IBD? Read about the next frontier in disease research that taps into the microbiome
There are trillions of microorganisms living in your gut—and they might just be the key to helping treat diseases like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Meet a researcher who spends her days exploring this microscopic world.
7 health advocates who are determined to change what it means to have a chronic illness
Living with a life-altering disease is undeniably challenging. But it can also be full of triumphs if you embrace one simple mantra: It’s just a bad day, not a bad life.
3 stories of unstoppable people living with autoimmune diseases
An avid runner. A fireman. A college student. What they share in common may surprise you—and the battle to get their lives back after debilitating diagnoses will inspire you.