Trending Topics in Celiac Disease

For the second consecutive year, the Celiac Disease Foundation hosted the Patient Education & Advocacy Summit.

New data shows how reactions to gluten vary among people with celiac disease. 

The Celiac Disease Genomic Environmental Microbiome and Metabolomic (CDGEMM) study is revealing how genetic and lifestyle factors make children susceptible to autoimmune diseases such as celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and multiple sclerosis.

Initial findings of the first mass screening study for U.S. children show a high prevalence of celiac disease autoimmunity (CDA) among those without symptoms and no family history of the condition.

A new study suggests a high dose of gluten might protect infants from celiac disease. However, other experts warn that the evidence shows a benefit only for introducing normal amounts of wheat to breastfed babies 4-6 months old.