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Article imageJoe Graedon - November 17, 2022
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Celiac Disease Triggers Unusual Symptoms

For people with celiac disease, avoiding gluten-containing foods made with wheat, barley or rye is essential for health.

Terry Graedon - February 7, 2022

Painful Cracked Lips Linked to Digestive Disorder and its Consequences

Terry Graedon - April 1, 2021

Show 1179: What Should You Do About Digestive Distress? (Archive)

Terry Graedon - July 23, 2020

Show 1221: What Explains the Recent Increase in Celiac Disease?

Terry Graedon - June 29, 2020

Can Vitamin B12 Prevent Recurrent Canker Sores?

Terry Graedon - June 22, 2020

Celiac Disease Diagnosis Is Not Just for Babies

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Terry Graedon - May 14, 2020

Is Celiac Disease More Common in People Exposed to Pollutants?

Research in children, teens and young adults finds that those with high levels of some pollutants in their blood are far more likely to have celiac disease.

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Terry Graedon - May 27, 2019

Will Gluten-Free Diet Ease Arthritis Pain?

Joint pain is common, but one possible cause is less common. Will following a gluten-free diet ease arthritis? One reader reports benefit.

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Joe Graedon - April 25, 2019

If Leaky Gut Syndrome Exists, How Can You Test for It?

Is there such a thing as leaky gut syndrome or intestinal permeability? How would you know if you were dealing with this condition? Find out about testing.

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Terry Graedon - February 14, 2019

What Is the Link Between Infection and Celiac Disease?

Norwegian scientists found a connection between infection and celiac disease among childre with genetic susceptibility to this autoimmune condition.

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Terry Graedon - August 23, 2018

Show 1100: What Is the Story on Celiac Disease? (Archive)

Get the full story on celiac disease and learn when you should and when you should NOT follow a gluten free diet for your health.

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Terry Graedon - March 29, 2018

How Much Gluten Is in a Gluten-Free Diet?

Even a purportedly gluten-free diet may have enough gluten contamination to cause problems for those with celiac disease.

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Terry Graedon - April 6, 2017

Will There Be a Vaccine to Prevent Celiac Disease?

A reovirus infection that does not cause symptoms revs up the immune response against gluten. A vaccine against the virus might prevent celiac disease.

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Terry Graedon - September 8, 2016

Show 1049: Do You Need a Gluten-Free Diet?

Celiac disease is not rare, but it is not common enough to account for the popularity of gluten-free products. Do you need a gluten-free diet?

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Terry Graedon - September 8, 2016

Why Are More People on a Gluten-Free Diet?

Many people are following a gluten-free diet even though they do not have celiac disease, which requires gluten-free eating.

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Terry Graedon - December 7, 2015

Feeling Better on a Gluten-Free Diet

Why do some people feel much better when they avoid eating foods containing gluten, even though they don't have celiac disease?

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Joe Graedon - August 13, 2015

Could Floating Poop Be A Sign of Celiac Disease?

Should you worry about floating poop? The answer is complex. It could be nothing or a sign of something serious like celiac disease or pancreatic cancer.

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Joe Graedon - May 14, 2015

Nerve Damage Higher in Celiac Disease Patients

People diagnosed with celiac disease have more than double the risk of developing neuropathy later than people without this autoimmune condition.

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Joe Graedon - October 6, 2014

Gluten-Free Diet Stopped Chronic Migraines

Migraine headaches could be a symptom of celiac disease, an autoimmune condition triggered by the gluten in wheat, barley and rye.

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Terry Graedon - October 1, 2014

No Magic Window for Infants’ Gluten Exposure

Research shows no magic window for introducing gluten into babies' diets to lower their risk of developing celiac disease.

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Terry Graedon - August 19, 2013

Gluten-Free Foods Are More Than a Fad for Celiac Sufferers

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Terry Graedon - August 8, 2013

Long Term Risk of Celiac Disease

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Terry Graedon - August 8, 2013

Gluten-Free Defined at Last

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Terry Graedon - May 6, 2013

Floating Poop Poses Diagnostic Puzzle

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Joe Graedon - May 2, 2013

Are You Suffering from Celiac Disease?

You may be suffering from celiac disease and not even know it. Physicians have been slow to diagnose this surprisingly common condition. Learn the symptoms.

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Terry Graedon - April 4, 2013

Celiac Disease Diagnoses on the Rise

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Terry Graedon - August 16, 2012

Celiac Disease More Common among White Americans

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Terry Graedon - May 28, 2012

Could Celiac Disease Be Causing Symptoms?

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Joe Graedon - May 7, 2012

Do You Suffer From Celiac Disease?

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Terry Graedon - February 20, 2012

Avoiding Gluten Stopped Migraines

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Terry Graedon - January 2, 2012

Can You Outgrow Celiac Disease?

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Terry Graedon - September 12, 2011

Colon Cleanse Not Recommended for Celiac Disease

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Terry Graedon - April 18, 2011

Don’t Be A Glutton for Gluten

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Terry Graedon - July 22, 2010

Celiac Sufferers Beware

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Terry Graedon - February 10, 2010

Looking for Cause of Gas

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Terry Graedon - September 18, 2009

Celiac Disease Boosts Mortality

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Joe Graedon - July 30, 2009

Celiac Disease in Later Life

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Joe Graedon - July 8, 2009

Recurrent Canker Sores May Signal Celiac Disease

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Joe Graedon - February 27, 2009

Gluten-Free Diet Eases Heartburn

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Joe Graedon - December 17, 2008

Celiac Disease Was Culprit Behind Heartburn

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Joe Graedon - June 21, 2008

Natural Remedies For Migraine

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Joe Graedon - April 13, 2008

Doing Away With Gluten

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Joe Graedon - October 2, 2007

Can Gluten Be Toxic?

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Terry Graedon - August 1, 2007

Leg Cramps May Signal Celiac Disease

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Terry Graedon - October 30, 2006

Celiac Disease May Mimic Alzheimer’s

Cognitive dysfunction may have an unexpected cause: celiac disease may mimic Alzheimer's. Following a gluten-free diet can help restore the brain.

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Terry Graedon - July 31, 2006

Pasta and Pizza Are Poison for Celiac Sufferers

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Joe Graedon - October 17, 2005

Avoiding Migraines with Wheat-Free Diet

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Joe Graedon - March 14, 2005

Celiac Disease Has Terrible Consequences

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Joe Graedon - February 2, 2004

Mystery Disease Causes Great Suffering

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Joe Graedon - July 7, 2003

Celiac Disease Is Clinical Chameleon