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• Heartburn Drug Use During Pregnancy Raises Risk of IBD in Children

  June 30, 2026

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers found an eight to ten percent increased risk of IBD in children whose mothers took heartburn drugs like Nexium and Pepcid AC during pregnancy.

• Pesticide Exposure May Increase Risks of IBD, Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: Study

  December 3, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers warn that exposure to some commonly used pesticides may increase the risk of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

• Study Finds Link Between Antibiotic Use and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

  May 18, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links antibiotic use to an increased risk of IBD, particularly in elderly patients.

• Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk Linked to Air Pollution Exposure

  April 5, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links air pollution exposure to an increased risk of autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.

• Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Could Increase Irritable Bowel Syndrome Risk: Study

  July 27, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links the consumption of ultra-processed foods to an increased risk of IBD.

• Childhood Antibiotic Use May Increase Risk Of IBD, Colitis: Study

  August 19, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that giving young children antibiotics could increase their vulnerability to certain diseases, such as IBD and colitis, later in life.

• Injectafer Side Effects Linked To Risk of Severe Hypophosphatemia (HPP): Study

  August 9, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Injectafer IV injections may cause life-threatening low levels of phosphorus in some patients, according to the findings of a new study.

• Azasan, Imuran Side Effects May Increase Risk of Skin Cancer: Study

  September 12, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links the drugs Azasan and Imuran to an increased risk of skin cancer.

• Dietary Exposure To BPA Can Worsen Inflammatory Bowel Disease Symptoms: Study

  July 10, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds consuming food containing bisphenol A (BPA) can increase symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease.

• Verdict of $25M in Accutane Lawsuit Reinstated by New Jersey Court

  January 31, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The New Jersey Supreme Court has cleared the way for the $25 million Accutane verdict to be reinstated, and may lead to some cases being refiled that were barred due to statute of limitation clauses.