New research into why some children get celiac disease and others don’t sheds new light on celiac, children and when doctors should test for it.
Thyroid and celiac are medical issues that separately can be a challenge — and some people have both. How common is the connection? Plus, read new research about a new link between celiac and certain hypothyroid patients.
From donating your resources to reading a book or getting on social media, there are ways you can help raise celiac disease awareness this month. Find out how.
Gluten Freedom. The new book provides reliable information for anyone on their gluten free journey.
It may not be just an IBS diagnosis for some kids. Scientists say kids with IBS carry an increased risk for celiac disease.
You get your diagnosis, now you’re gluten free. We answer a reader’s question: Should you get follow-up tests after celiac diagnosis?
Autoimmune diseases affect millions of Americans. An expert weighs in on how you may be able to prevent AI issues or be better able to manage them.
With nearly 24 million people living with autoimmune (AI) disease, it is amazing to note that about 75% of those cases are in women! Celiac disease is considered an autoimmune disease that affects more women than men. Why do more women get and AI disease? Plus, what should we be looking for?
Celiac is just one of dozens of autoimmune diseases affecting millions of Americans. Some people may have multiple AI diseases. Learn more right now!
Much is still unknown about what causes or triggers an autoimmune disease. There does seem to be a genetic component where clusters of autoimmune diseases happen within families. On my side of the family, for example, my dad and brother have celiac and my mom has rheumatoid arthritis. I have nothing so far….but I keep looking over my shoulder awaiting for something to rear its ugly head.
There is evidence that Kennedy may have actually suffered from celiac disease along with many other ailments he had (some of the ailments could in my layman’s perspective be considered symptoms of celiac.)
This is not new information however. Kennedy’s health records came out more than 10 years ago and that is when the celiac discussion began. But that doesn’t mean the subject isn’t worth revisiting
