Common ‘harmless’ virus can cause THIS disease – forcing YOU to go gluten free

The reovirus – which is only thought to cause mild or harmless symptoms in humans, can trigger the immune system response to gluten that leads to ceoliac disease. New research from the University of Chicago and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found the virus can trigger not only coeliac disease, but also type […]

The reason your friend’s ‘gluten-free’ diet is making them feel better probably has nothing to do with gluten

Pexels As more and more of your friends go gluten-free, you may be wondering: Is there something to this craze? Is gluten intolerance a thing? Is it getting more common? The answer is no. Only about 1% of people worldwide actually have celiac disease, the rare genetic disorder that makes people intolerant to gluten. And […]

Gluten could cause cancer – people with THIS digestive condition at risk

Scientists in The Netherlands have revealed how gluten plays a role in the development of a rare form of cancer, for some people with coeliac disease. The experts have proved that immune system cells, which react to gluten, produce chemicals called cytokines that can contribute to the development of a rare form of lymphoma  – […]