NEW YORK, NY (April 1, 2016) — Researchers have identified a common variant in a non-coding RNA that may contribute to the intestinal inflammation that occurs in people with celiac disease. The findings point to a possible new risk factor for developing celiac disease in people with celiac disease risk genes. The study was […]
Check this page for links to product recalls and alerts. (page started 2.25.16) (3.9.16) Ingredient Notice: Justin’s Snack Packs Now Contain Wheat-based Pretzels (3.8.16) Maggi Chicken Bouillon Cubes Recalled (2.25.16) Celestial Seasonings Tea Recalled for Undeclared Barley For more food recalls, alerts check here: Information on Food Recalls, CeliacCorner Food Allergy Research & Education Recalls […]
Innovate Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately-held clinical stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel gastroenterology medicines, recently announced completion of an agreement with Alba Therapeutics and will now begin the final development of larazotide acetate (INN-202), a therapeutic treatment for Celiac Disease (to be taken in addition to the GF diet, not in place of). Read […]
Researchers (Marios Hadjivassiliou, Dasappaiah G Rao, Richard A Grìnewald, Daniel P Aeschlimann, Ptolemaios G Sarrigiannis, Nigel Hoggard, Pascale Aeschlimann, Peter D Mooney and David S Sanders) recently compared clinical, neurophysiological, and imaging data of patients with Celiac Disease (CD) and Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS) who presented with neurological dysfunction (such as cerebellar ataxia, peripheral neurophathy, and encephalopathy). Patients were followed up regularly over a period […]
Newswise — January 18, 2016 “Based on new evidence, the age of introduction of gluten into the infant diet—or the practice of introducing gluten during breast-feeding—does not reduce the risk of celiac disease in infants at risk, according to a Position Paper of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition(ESPGHAN). The statement appears in […]
Elizabeth “Lizz” Reeves was diagnosed with Celiac in 2009. She is a Counseling Psychology Doctoral Student at the University of Maryland College of Education. Lizz and her research partner are inviting you to participate in their research project titled A Feminist Perspective on Coping with Interpersonal Stress in Chronic Disease … “The purpose of this research project […]
Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition that describes girls and women with common features that are caused by complete or partial absence of the second sex chromosome. Turner syndrome occurs in approximately 1 of every 2,000 live female births and approximately 10% of all miscarriages, according to Turner Syndrome Society website. Previous research has shown a high prevalence of […]
Ever have the desire to bake up a batch of gluten-free cookies, only to discover you are out of one or more ingredients and either need to run off to the grocery store or disappointingly shelf the idea? We’ve all been there, right? Enter Meadow Lane, a Vegan & Gluten Free Complete Baking Mix for […]
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited based in Tokyo and Cour Pharmaceutical Development Company, Inc. announces partnership to research and develop immune modulating therapies for the potential treatment of celiac disease, according to a 7 December Press Release. “Cour is very pleased to be partnering with Takeda, and our collaboration marks an important breakthrough in the development of […]
A scientist at Australia’s James Cook University and a JCU adjunct professor and gastroenterologist were awarded a grant from The National Health and Medical Research Council for the purpose of studying a “revolutionary” treatment for celiac (coeliac) disease using hookworms, according to a JCU November 9th Media Release. The grant will allow the researchers to […]
View Press Release listed on http://www.fda.gov/dated 5 October 2015 in its entirety below: General Mills Issues Voluntary Recall Of Cheerios And Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Produced At Its Lodi, California Location On Certain Dates Contact: Consumer: 1-800-775-8370 Media: Tom Forsythe 763-764-6364 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Minneapolis, Minn. – October 5, 2015 – General Mills is voluntarily recalling […]
According to researchers from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, infections which occurred during the first 18 months of a child’s life, may increase the risk of developing celiac disease later in childhood, raising the possibility that infections can alter the immune system and act as a trigger to turn on celiac. The study is […]
Looking for chewing gum that is free of gluten as well as other junk ingredients, check out Simply Gum, the only brand in the US that uses 100% natural ingredients, according to their website. This vegan line of all natural premium chewing gum is not only free of gluten and nuts, but also […]
(SORRY, YOU JUST MISSED THIS GIVEAWAY!). I was sent a copy of the recently released “The Gluten Free Cheat Sheet: Go G-Free in 30 Days or Less” (a Perigee book, published by Penguin Group, NY), the second book by April Peveteaux, writer, editor and creator of the popular blog “Gluten is My Bitch”. I […]
According to a Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) notice posted today (8.3.15), Burger King is changing their cooking procedures for their FRENCH FRIES, making them unsafe for the celiac, gluten sensitive and wheat allergy community. The procedures are in practice as of August 3, 2015. “Burger King Corporation (BKC) is committed to providing accurate nutrition […]
Danielle’s recipe is Gluten-Free, Gum-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Refined Sugar-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan, Mostly Raw and no-bake! Meet Danielle … Danielle Dewar, the blogger behind Baking Backwards, is a food writer and former pastry chef. Danielle’s blog has won several awards and her recipes have been featured on several online publications. She is a certified gluten free blogger and resource […]
In an article featured on the University of Oslo Institute of Clinical Medicine’s (Faculty of Medicine) website (Research 2015), it was reported that a UiO professor and his group of researchers have discovered the cause of celiac (coeliac) disease – which cells are activated and why. “Professor Ludvig M. Sollid and his research group found […]
PÜR (makers of the chewing gum) recently launched a line of naturally-sweetened MINTS! We’re already a fan of PÜR gum, certainly because it is free of gluten, but also because the PÜR line of gum, and now mints, is free of the synthetic (& questionable – do research!!) sweetener, Aspartame. Numerous products contain Aspartame, so if you are looking […]
Results from a United Kingdom survey reveal British men on a gluten free diet are less successful in their attempt to follow the diet, for various reasons and apparently cheat more frequently than women do. Newburn Bakehouse by Warburtons commissioned the survey and found there is still “an alarming stigma from men surrounding gluten free, […]
Could microbial transglutaminase, an ingredient added to food for the purpose of enhancement (improves food texture, shelf life, etc.), be an environmental enhancer for Celiac Disease (CD) and one explanation for the rise in CD incidences? Researchers Aaron Lerner, with the Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Unit, Carmel Medical Center, B. Rappaport School of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of […]
