Medical research

Towards a treatment for gluten intolerance

Celiac disease is a severe autoimmune disorder of the intestine. It occurs when people develop sensitivity to gluten, a substance found in wheat, rye, and barley. An international research team from Italy and France has now ...

Health

Who really needs to go gluten-free

(HealthDay)—It seems like "gluten-free" labels are popping up everywhere, including on foods that never had any gluten to begin with. Is this a health bandwagon you should jump on … or shy away from?

Pediatrics

Antibiotic use not linked to islet, celiac disease autoimmunity

(HealthDay)—Use of antibiotics in early life is not associated with islet or celiac disease (CD) autoimmunity in children at risk for type 1 diabetes (T1D) or CD, according to a study published online Oct. 9 in JAMA Pediatrics.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Is gluten-free such a good idea?

(HealthDay)—Gluten-free diets are increasingly popular but not a good idea for everyone, doctors say.

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