Celiac Disease News and Research

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FDA authorizes marketing of first direct-to-consumer GHR tests for certain diseases

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today allowed marketing of 23andMe Personal Genome Service Genetic Health Risk (GHR) tests for 10 diseases or conditions.

6 Apr 2017

Physicians recommend whole food, plant-based eating patterns for optimal heart health

Nutrition researcher Neal Barnard, M.D., F.A.C.C., president and founder of the nonprofit Physicians Committee, is one of 12 authors of "Journal of the American College of Cardiology, which recommends whole food, plant-based eating patterns for optimal heart health.

3 Mar 2017

Scientists reveal how gluten plays role in development of rare form of cancer for coeliac patients

Scientists in The Netherlands have revealed how gluten plays a role in the development of a rare form of cancer, for some people with coeliac disease.

27 Feb 2017

Discovery of 'molecular switch' could lead to effective new treatments for auto-immune diseases

The discovery of the 'molecular switch' that causes inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and Celiac disease, could lead to more effective new treatments for these life-changing auto-immune conditions, according to research from scientists at King's College London and University College London.

16 Feb 2017

Gluten-free diets linked to increased risk for arsenic and mercury exposure

People who eat a gluten-free diet may be at risk for increased exposure to arsenic and mercury - toxic metals that can lead to cardiovascular disease, cancer and neurological effects, according to a report in the journal Epidemiology.

14 Feb 2017

Food: the good, the bad and the ugly

As a society, we may be more obsessed with food than we've ever been. The alarming levels of obesity along with the rise of clean eating and orthorexia are perhaps just some indicators of the food-obsessed world we live in.

2 Feb 2017

Study finds new links between human genome and inflammation tracers

Researchers from the Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Turku, Finland, have studied over ten million DNA variations and found new links between the human genome and inflammation tracers.

1 Feb 2017

Type 1 diabetes patients show distinct signs of gut inflammation, study reveals

People with Type 1 diabetes exhibit inflammation in the digestive tract and gut bacteria¬—a pattern that differs from individuals who do not have diabetes or those who have celiac disease, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

20 Jan 2017

Scientists find altered blood-brain barrier and increased intestinal permeability in people with ASD

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has the dubious distinction of being the fastest-growing developmental disability in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

19 Jan 2017

Factors that impact fertility in men

Starting a family can be a stressful process, and there are things that can affect your plans that you may not have considered. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 18 percent of men who sought help with a fertility specialist were diagnosed with a male-related infertility.

8 Dec 2016

Study finds 1 in 5 pediatric celiac disease patients on gluten-free diet sustain persistent intestinal damage

In surprising findings, researchers from MassGeneral Hospital for Children and Boston Children's Hospital have discovered that nearly one in five children with celiac disease sustained persistent intestinal damage, despite strict adherence to a gluten-free diet.

30 Nov 2016

Early life history and genetics may play crucial role in shaping gut microbiome

Genetics and birthplace have a big effect on the make-up of the microbial community in the gut, according to research published Nov. 28. in the journal Nature Microbiology.

29 Nov 2016

Identifying foods that trigger IBS: an interview with Dr Bill Chey

IBS is a common medical condition which is diagnosed in the presence of characteristic gastrointestinal symptoms including recurring bouts of abdominal pain and diarrhea and/or constipation. IBS patients also commonly report bloating and abdominal distension or swelling.

15 Nov 2016

Nearly 20% of children with celiac disease have persistent enteropathy despite gluten-free diet

Even after a year on a gluten-free diet, nearly 20 percent of children with celiac disease continue to have intestinal abnormalities (enteropathy) on repeat biopsies, reports a study in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, official journal of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

7 Nov 2016

Low fat and low carbohydrate diets may prevent migraines

Eliminating that morning 'Cup of Joe,' consuming processed foods high in nitrites or monosodium glutamate (MSG) and enjoying too much alcohol are potential headache triggers for individuals battling migraines, says Vincent Martin, MD, professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

2 Nov 2016

Amount of gluten triggers genetic risk of celiac disease, research shows

The amount of gluten could be a more important clue than breast-feeding or the timing of the introduction of gluten for continued research into the causes of celiac disease (gluten intolerance).

23 Sep 2016

Study suggests interactions between distant DNA regions may impact disease gene levels

A person's DNA sequence can provide a lot of information about how genes are turned on and off, but new research out of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine suggests the 3-D structure DNA forms as it crams into cells may provide an additional layer of gene control.

21 Sep 2016

Celiac Disease News and Research

Latest Celiac Disease News and Research

FDA authorizes marketing of first direct-to-consumer GHR tests for certain diseases

Physicians recommend whole food, plant-based eating patterns for optimal heart health

Scientists reveal how gluten plays role in development of rare form of cancer for coeliac patients

Discovery of 'molecular switch' could lead to effective new treatments for auto-immune diseases

Gluten-free diets linked to increased risk for arsenic and mercury exposure

Food: the good, the bad and the ugly

Study finds new links between human genome and inflammation tracers

Type 1 diabetes patients show distinct signs of gut inflammation, study reveals

Scientists find altered blood-brain barrier and increased intestinal permeability in people with ASD

Factors that impact fertility in men

Study finds 1 in 5 pediatric celiac disease patients on gluten-free diet sustain persistent intestinal damage

Early life history and genetics may play crucial role in shaping gut microbiome

Identifying foods that trigger IBS: an interview with Dr Bill Chey

Nearly 20% of children with celiac disease have persistent enteropathy despite gluten-free diet

Low fat and low carbohydrate diets may prevent migraines

Amount of gluten triggers genetic risk of celiac disease, research shows

Study suggests interactions between distant DNA regions may impact disease gene levels

Introducing egg and peanut at early age may prevent development of childhood allergy

Food intolerance testing: an interview with Dr Gill Hart

Enzyme from oral bacteria could be potential therapy for celiac disease

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Celiac Disease News and Research

Latest Celiac Disease News and Research

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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