Some individuals endure years of misdiagnosis before discovering that the reason for their ill health is gluten, the protein found in certain grains like wheat, barley, and rye. Some of these individuals discover that they have Celiac Disease (CD), while others test negative for CD and instead suffer from Gluten Sensitivity (GS). Because the road to a proper diagnosis of either of these conditions is often a long one, it may be helpful to differentiate between the two and to discuss the common...
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Researchers ID Molecular Triggers of Celiac Disease
Australian scientists say they have identified the molecular triggers that cause celiac disease, a discovery that may lead to the first drug... Read more »
Tips: Celiac disease symptoms in adults
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse offers this list of symptoms that may be warning signs of celiac disease in adults. Read more »
Celiac Sprue
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Celiac disease linked to osteoporosis
People who have celiac disease may be more prone to osteoporosis, a new study has found. Researchers had believed that it was vitamin deficiency in... Read more »
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