Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune condition that occurs when the immune system reacts abnormally to gluten—a group of storage proteins found in wheat, barley, and rye. This abnormal immune ...

A major fast food chain makes clear that none of its menu items is gluten friendly due to the possible risk of ...

The symptoms of gluten sensitivity, otherwise known as non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), are often indistinguishable from celiac disease (CD). Both are triggered by exposure to gluten (a protein ...

In adults, the most common symptoms of celiac disease are stomach problems, like gas and diarrhea. A tissue transglutaminase IgA test, or tTg-IgA test, is an effective method used in the diagnosis ...

Currently there is no medical treatment for Celiac disease, though adherence to a gluten-free diet can reduce if not eliminate flare-ups. People must fully refrain from consuming foods that ...

Originally designed for those with celiac disease or sensitivities, the gluten-free diet has become more of a trend than a medical intervention in recent years. About 20% of Americans follow a ...

We report one such case where there was bronchoscopic evidence of lymphocytic airway inflammation in association with newly diagnosed coeliac disease. All features improved markedly on a gluten free ...

"For these individuals, removing gluten from their diet can lead to significant symptom relief." Woman can't eat bread and grain products because of gluten intolerance or celiac disease.

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