Health Awareness
Digestive Health 2020
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People power – how patients are making changes to research
Responsible use of patient data is vital to advance research on a large scale. Now, a new data research project is putting patients at the centre. You might have never heard of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, but you will know someone with these inflammatory conditions – they affect over 500,000 people across the UK....
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Asking for help was the single most rewarding moment of my life so far
Actor Sacha Dhawan shares his experience of life with Crohn’s disease, learning to ask for help and addressing stigma around emotions. I have Crohn’s disease, it’s taken me over ten years to accept those four words. In fact, being able to celebrate the highs as well as the lows has given me the most amazing...
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My colitis didn’t stop me from becoming England Rugby captain
Former England Rugby captain, Lewis Moody was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2005. Opening up and talking massively helped and he urges young fans to do the same. When Lewis Moody was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, one of the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease, he kept it a secret from his coach, his...
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The extraordinary power of the gut-brain axis
The gut-brain connection refers to the two-way communication system between the gut and the brain. Specifically, this axis is the neurological and biochemical connection between the nervous system of the intestine and the central nervous system. The microbiota-gut-brain axis is an exciting field of study that we’re continuing to learn more about every day. A large body of...
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IBS is a very individual condition
More than 12 million people in the UK suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a functional disorder of the bowel. Alison Reid, Chief Executive of The IBS Network, explains more. What causes IBS? There is no specific cause for IBS. But the most common risk factors are an attack of gastroenteritis, a traumatic or upsetting event, and courses...
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COVID-19 has had far-reaching consequences for bowel cancer
The coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on bowel cancer services, with screening, diagnosis and treatment delayed. It is more important than ever that people with symptoms visit their GP. Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK, with around 268,000 people currently living with the disease. Someone is diagnosed every 15...
