In a study of patients undergoing colonoscopy, coffee or caffeine intake was not associated with a higher risk for colonic diverticulosis. ( BMC Gastroenterology )

In a 21-country analysis, high intake of ultraprocessed grains was associated with an 86% higher risk for inflammatory bowel disease . ( American Journal of Gastroenterology )

AbbVie is ending its development of interleukin-1 blocker lutikizumab for ulcerative colitis after a phase II trial missed on its primary endpoint. ( Fierce Biotech )

Meanwhile, an investigational oral α4β7 integrin inhibitor showed activity in a phase II trial of ulcerative colitis. ( Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology )

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms interfere with patients' lives 19 days a month on average, with over

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