Medical Research
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Science Wednesday: What Actually Happens When Someone With Celiac Eats Gluten?
When gluten fragments evade digestion and cross intestinal barriers, they become targets for the immune system in celiac disease sufferers. TG2 enzymes modify these fragments, and genetic markers like HLA-DQ2 and DQ8 trigger an inflammatory response, turning harmless food into… Continue reading
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Six Forms of Celiac and Why You need to Know!
Celiac disease can look very different from person to person. Learn the six main forms—classic, non-classic, silent, potential, and refractory (types I & II). Continue reading
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Celiac Misinformation Is Out of Control — Here’s What the Science Actually Says
I joined a Nexvax2 trial that failed — but it helped spark better celiac science. Let’s talk about exposure, symptoms, and misinformation. Continue reading
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Can Airborne Gluten Cause Celiac Damage? Here’s What the Science Says
Can you really get glutened just by breathing in bakery air? Explore a rare case study involving extreme exposure to airborne gluten and what it means for your day-to-day life with celiac disease. Continue reading
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Half-Truths and Whole Problems: The Trouble with Celiac Disease Diagnosis
Many people are misinformed about how celiac disease is diagnosed. From misunderstood “gold standards” to partial truths on social media, this post breaks down what the science actually says about TTG IgA, EMA, Marsh scores, and why accurate testing matters. Continue reading
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Celiac and CDGEMMS: What Parents Need to Know
The CDGEMM Study from Massachusetts General Hospital is helping us understand how celiac disease develops in children who already have a family history. Here’s what the research shows so far—and why regular blood work for at-risk kids may be more… Continue reading
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Epigenetics and Celiac: Unlocking New Insights
Over 30% of people carry genes linked to celiac, yet only 3% develop it. Learn how epigenetics is helping scientists uncover why—and what it means for prevention. Continue reading
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Celiac: Mental Health, Symptoms, and Quality of Life
In 2014, the FDA had not implemented its food allergy labeling laws. A study evaluated the mental health burden of having celiac disease. Researchers found the mental load of having celiac disease was heavy. The mental burden was similar to… Continue reading
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Children and Celiac Disease
Children and celiac disease…..a study group relating to children and adolescents with celiac disease. A study group with children and adolescents with celiac disease, and their parents was convened. The groups created met four different times covering the following topics… Continue reading
