Crohn’s disease is often associated with inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract. It can make it difficult to eat certain foods, ... Read More
Crohn's Disease
It’s Time to Step Up Our Response to Rising IBD Rates in Black Communities
Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson During my medical residency, I treated a young girl with Crohn’s disease—she was thrilled to meet me, a ... Read More
Creating Your Crohn’s Emergency Kit: Essential Items for Unexpected Flares
Living with Crohn's disease requires being ready for flare-ups that may come out of nowhere. A well-stocked emergency pack may give both ... Read More
8 Diseases That Can Occur In Black People with Crohn’s Disease
Despite the evidence to the contrary, many doctors still believe that Black Americans don’t develop digestive issues as often as other ... Read More
Why is Crohn’s Increasing Among Black People?
For the longest time, Crohn’s was not a major concern. At least for Black folks, who had lower rates of the gastrointestinal disease than ... Read More
The ONE Crohn’s Symptom Most Likely to Hit Black People the Hardest
You know what Crohn’s is like, at its best and its worst. An ongoing inflammatory condition impacting your gastrointestinal tract, ... Read More
7 Ways Crohn’s Disease Affects Black Women Differently
A chronic inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease impacts millions of Black women worldwide. While symptoms usually present as issues ... Read More
9 Natural Remedies To Erase Acid Reflux, GERD, And Heartburn…Fast!
If you're one of the millions of Americans who suffer from acid reflux, eating a big meal sometimes can be scary. While you may know ... Read More
Exhaustion & Crohn’s: 5 Reasons You’re Feeling WIPED OUT
In case you didn’t know, research indicates that so-called Crohn’s fatigue affects as many as 70 percent of people during flare-ups and ... Read More
Black People May Have Worse Side Effects From Crohn’s Medications
Crohn’s disease is a chronic illness that affects the digestive system. While it can’t be cured, it’s often managed through various ... Read More
“You Might Have Crohn’s, But it Doesn’t Have You”: Former NFL Player Speaks
When you think of a resilient person, what do you think of? A person who has the ability or willpower to grow from and move through ... Read More
Living With Stomach Pain for Years: He Never Imagined It Would be This…
Jarrell Williams was used to having pain in his abdomen. The 28-year-old Native of Chicago had experienced this pain for years, but one day ... Read More