Vaccine for dust-mite allergies created

Vaccine for dust-mite allergies created -- ScienceDaily

When Gluten Sensitivity Isn't Celiac Disease

When Gluten Sensitivity Isn't Celiac Disease - NYTimes.com

Small molecule 'jams the switch' to prevent inflammatory cell death

Small molecule 'jams the switch' to prevent inflammatory cell death -- ScienceDaily

Celiac Disease, a Common, but Elusive, Diagnosis

Celiac Disease, a Common, but Elusive, Diagnosis - NYTimes.com

• “Celiac disease is now five times more common than it was 50 years ago, and that’s not just the result of better diagnoses.”
• Celiac disease now affects one in 100 Caucasians.
• People of all ages may develop it.
• The overwhelming majority of people with celiac disease remain undiagnosed.
• In undiagnosed celiac disease the symptoms are sometimes attributed to other causes like irritable bowel syndrome or an allergy.
• It is critically important to be tested before going on a gluten-free diet, which can disguise the intestinal damage characteristic of the condition. Those already eating a restricted diet would have to return to gluten (say, eating two slices of bread a day for two weeks) for the test to be accurate.

Note: There are some interesting remarks included in the comments section of this New York Times article.

Other resources:
http://celiac.org/ (Celiac Disease Foundation)
http://www.celiac.com

Cause of mysterious food allergy found, new treatment strategy suggested

Cause of mysterious food allergy found, new treatment strategy suggested -- ScienceDaily

Vaccine for dust-mite allergies created

Vaccine for dust-mite allergies created -- ScienceDaily

Sleeping on animal fur in infancy found to reduce risk of asthma

Sleeping on animal fur in infancy found to reduce risk of asthma -- ScienceDaily

Allergic reaction to antibiotic residues in foods? You may have to watch what your fruits and veggies eat

Allergic reaction to antibiotic residues in foods? You may have to watch what your fruits and veggies eat -- ScienceDaily

Environment plays bigger role than genetics in food allergic disease

Environment plays bigger role than genetics in food allergic disease -- ScienceDaily