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Sweeten your Valentine’s Day with these light almond lemon meringues—perfect for sharing with someone special or treatin...
02/14/2026

Sweeten your Valentine’s Day with these light almond lemon meringues—perfect for sharing with someone special or treating yourself. Tap the link for the recipe and enjoy a simple, homemade dessert that feels festive. ❤️ https://bit.ly/4rbCccV

Don’t forget to check out Gut Friendly Recipes to explore 500+ easy, dietitian-approved ideas with the Foundation’s free recipe finder.

Older adults (ages 60+) are the fastest-growing group of people living with IBD. From managing other health conditions t...
02/13/2026

Older adults (ages 60+) are the fastest-growing group of people living with IBD. From managing other health conditions to adjusting medications and routines, our new resource page offers tips and tools to help you feel confident, supported, and equipped to live well every day. Explore it here: https://bit.ly/4bMLBCW

02/11/2026

Let’s face it: the prep is often the hardest part. Alan Moss, MD, Chief Scientific Officer of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, shares his top three tips to make the colonoscopy prep process a little smoother and ensure a successful exam.

02/09/2026

For Black History Month, Foundation social media ambassador and personal trainer Joel Nixon opens up about what this month means to him and why visibility matters for the Black/African American IBD community. Living with Crohn’s disease since 2016 and an ostomy, he is challenging stigma and reminding others they are not alone.

A Foundation–funded study published today in Gastroenterology found that time‑restricted eating—a form of intermittent f...
02/09/2026

A Foundation–funded study published today in Gastroenterology found that time‑restricted eating—a form of intermittent fasting—reduced Crohn’s disease activity by 40% and cut inflammation by half. This research suggests that changing when we eat, not just what we eat, can help the immune system work better and support long-term remission from Crohn’s disease. Read more:
https://bit.ly/4qZd1Kr

Join us for a live, patient-centered symposium bringing you key highlights from the 2026 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress®—the...
02/07/2026

Join us for a live, patient-centered symposium bringing you key highlights from the 2026 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress®—the premier annual conference for IBD professionals. Hear directly from Congress patient reporters and Foundation social media ambassadors Ian Goldstein and Victoria Tyler, alongside IBD experts Noa Krugliak Cleveland, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago, and Adam Faye, MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Medicine & Population Health, NYU School of Medicine. View the agenda and register here: https://bit.ly/49XkJic

📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026
⏰ 8–9 p.m. ET

This program is presented in partnership with the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), patients, and leaders in IBD care.

02/07/2026

Good news for everyone living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis: Proposed cuts to federal medical research funding were stopped! This means continued progress toward better treatments and cures for IBD—and even new momentum to expand awareness, education, and access to care for kids.

Hear from Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation President & CEO Michael Osso about what this victory means for the IBD community and join our advocacy network to keep the momentum going: https://bit.ly/4r3PRTt

02/06/2026

Managing UC goes beyond the medicine cabinet, but where should you start with lifestyle changes? Alan Moss, MD, Chief Scientific Officer of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, breaks down the top three lifestyle changes that can help control ulcerative colitis.

02/05/2026

💬 We said … and you did.
Katie Neu — founder of Bad Ass with a Bad Ass, patient advocate, and Foundation Social Media Ambassador — is back to answer your questions about fistulas, a painful complication of Crohn’s disease that can affect up to 40% of patients.
You asked, and Katie’s giving honest answers — sharing her experience and perspective with openness and courage. Watch now and continue the conversation. Together, we can help break the stigma around tough topics like this.

02/04/2026

We’re celebrating National Girls & Women in Sports Day with Cass Bargell—Data Analyst at the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and USA Rugby player living with ulcerative colitis and an ostomy. Hear how sports have helped Cass navigate her disease, lean on her teammates as a powerful support system, and build confidence on and off the pitch.

A new Foundation survey found 93% of the IBD community would want a test to predict their or their family’s chances of d...
02/03/2026

A new Foundation survey found 93% of the IBD community would want a test to predict their or their family’s chances of developing Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. The study, published today in Crohn’s & Colitis 360, shows strong interest in prevention strategies, especially lifestyle changes like diet and exercise to reduce risk or delay IBD. Read more to see what this could mean for the future of predicting and preventing IBD: https://bit.ly/49VRsod

02/02/2026

☀️ Camp Oasis 2026 applications are now OPEN!

Our life-changing camp exclusively for kids and teens living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis returns to 10 locations nationwide, plus a virtual option. After an unforgettable 20th Anniversary season, we are excited to keep the celebration going this summer, filled with fun, friendship, adventure, and community.🎉

Applications are live for both campers and adult patient & medical staff volunteers. Join us for an experience beyond treatment plans—find all the details about Camp Oasis 2026 and start your application today: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3SYWxDD

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