All over the country, parents are getting ready to send their children back to school. Our children, Alexander Solomon, Amanda Solomon, and Draya Ramer, have celiac disease. Returning to school presents special challenges…
Continue ReadingCeliac Disease Foundation Partners with Mediaplanet for Digestive Health & Wellness Campaign
Continue ReadingCupcakes with razorblades. Pizza with scorpions. Pasta Salad with thumbtacks. In the eyes of someone suffering from celiac disease, this is what food with gluten looks like because it’s also what it feels like.
Continue ReadingThe Celiac Disease Foundation was proud to be a sponsor of the MedAboutData Hackathon in Haifa, Israel. During the hackathon, the ‘CeliACT’ team presented an innovative product that can assist in early detection of celiac disease.
Continue ReadingNo one likes invasive medical procedures; doctors and researchers are always on the lookout for ways to diagnose celiac disease that avoid intestinal biopsy. This is especially true when it…
Continue ReadingIn the August 15, 2017 issue of the esteemed Journal of the American Medical Association, a spotlight was cast on celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity, with a comprehensive review…
Continue ReadingA research study published in British Medical Journal concluded that long-term gluten consumption is not associated with risk of coronary heart disease, but rather, a lack of gluten in the…
Continue ReadingA very commonly and hotly discussed topic in the celiac disease community is the determination of whom to screen for the disease and when. It is widely understood that celiac disease is under-diagnosed, especially since some individuals remain without symptoms for a long period of time. Blanket screening, however, seems inefficient; so where is the sweet spot for testing?
Continue Reading23andMe has been approved by the FDA to offer direct-to-consumer genetic screening for a number of diseases, including celiac disease. Consumers are strongly cautioned to consult their physician
Continue ReadingMeet Janelle Smith, UCLA-educated Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and member of CDF's Allied Health Committee. Janelle specializes in gastrointestinal symptom management through appropriate nutrition and food choices, helping you adapt to living on a gluten-free diet.
Continue ReadingCeliac Disease Foundation CEO Joins a Study Developing a Breakthrough Screening Tool The Celiac Disease Foundation asks patient families to participate in research every single day. Why? Because joining research studies and clinical trials is the only way to help scientists better understand this autoimmune disease and ultimately find a...