A group of researchers recently published an article in the journal, Pediatrics, detailing the results of a nationwide study conducted in Sweden to examine the link between celiac disease and anorexia nervosa. Over the years, a relationship between the two diseases has been suggested, but analysis has been limited to case reports.
Continue ReadingFor decades, Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) has advocated for more widespread diagnostic testing for symptomatic celiac disease patients and their first-degree family members (parent, child, sibling) to ease much of the needless suffering caused by the disease.
Continue ReadingContact your Members of Congress and urge them to protect the Medicaid program. Celiac Disease Foundation is proud to join with the Modern Medicaid Alliance on their Medicaid Works campaign…
Continue ReadingGrowing up, Skylar Weitz was self-conscious and shy about having celiac disease – she didn’t like feeling different from her peers. Today, at 11 years old, five years after her…
Continue ReadingA research study published in the journal, Science, may have established a link between reovirus and celiac disease. Although reovirus is considered a common and often harmless virus, the study, co-authored by CDF Medical Advisory Board member, Stefano Guandalini, MD, and CDF Research Committee member, Sonia Kupfer, MD, determined that the reovirus, T1L, in some cases, might be causing the immune system to attack harmless food molecules, like gluten, triggering celiac disease.
Continue ReadingA research study published in the journal, Science, may have established a link between reovirus and celiac disease. Although reovirus is considered a common and often harmless virus, the study, co-authored…
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 ReadingCeliac Disease Foundation welcomes the FDA announcement that 23andMe can offer accessible, lower-cost, direct-to-consumer genetic screening for a number of diseases, including celiac disease. Celiac disease is a serious, genetic,…
Continue ReadingCeliac Disease Foundation is pleased to announce the release of Gluten-Free Marketplace 2.0, our completely updated, one-stop destination to search for all of your favorite gluten-free products, services, companies, and…
Continue ReadingCeliac Disease Foundation is pleased to announce the release of Gluten-Free Marketplace 2.0, our completely updated, one-stop destination to search for all of your favorite gluten-free products, services, companies, and…
Continue ReadingLast month, the Celiac Disease Foundation had the privilege of sponsoring the 2024 International Celiac Disease Symposium in Sheffield, UK. As the first patient advocate invited to chair and present on a scientific panel, CEO Marilyn Geller co-chaired the End Points in Clinical Trials session with Dr. Francisco Leon, CEO...