Health
FDA defining what "gluten free" means on packages
Consumers are going to know exactly what they're getting when they buy foods labeled "gluten free."
Aug 2, 2013
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Celiac Disease
Genetics
Direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits vary in predictions of disease risk
(Medical Xpress)—An in-depth analysis and comparison study conducted by investigators at Emory's Rollins School of Public Health demonstrated variations in predicted disease risks by companies that offer direct-to-consumer ...
Jul 17, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Celiac disease shouldn't keep family from BBQ fun: experts
(HealthDay)—Attending a Fourth of July barbecue or picnic can be great fun for the whole family, but parents need to take special precautions if one of their children has celiac disease, an expert warns.
Jul 4, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Elevated gluten antibodies found in children with autism but no link to celiac disease
Researchers have found elevated antibodies to gluten proteins of wheat in children with autism in comparison to those without autism. The results also indicated an association between the elevated antibodies and the presence ...
Jun 20, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Screening at-risk adolescents for celiac disease proves cost-effective
The current standard practice of screening adolescents who are either symptomatic or at high-risk for celiac disease proves to be more cost-effective than universal screening. Additionally, the strategy is successful in preventing ...
Jun 10, 2013
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Immunology
Scientists find link between allergic and autoimmune diseases in mouse study
(Medical Xpress)—Scientists at the National Institutes of Health, and their colleagues, have discovered that a gene called BACH2 may play a central role in the development of diverse allergic and autoimmune diseases, such ...
Jun 4, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Good diet helps people manage celiac disease
(HealthDay)—For people with celiac disease, an accurate diagnosis and proper diet are essential for good health, experts say.
May 10, 2013
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Pediatrics
Four in 10 babies given solid foods too early, study finds
(HealthDay)—Child development experts advise parents not to introduce solid foods, such as baby cereal, into an infant's diet until the infant is at least 4 to 6 months old. However, new research suggests that about 40 ...
Mar 25, 2013
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Diabetes
People with type 1 diabetes at risk of thyroid disease
(HealthDay)—People who have type 1 diabetes are more likely than others to develop an autoimmune thyroid condition.
Mar 15, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A pill so people with celiac disease can eat freely?
(HealthDay)—For people with celiac disease, everyday foods such as bread, pizza crust and muffins are potential enemies. But scientists anticipate that some day a simple pill could help prevent the digestive upsets caused ...
Feb 8, 2013
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