Gluten reaction trigger identified, could lead to new celiac treatments

Scientists have made a breakthrough that could lead to new treatment options for celiac patients. The team identified how and where the gluten response begins, with certain cells playing a bigger role than thought.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, Sci… Continue reading Gluten reaction trigger identified, could lead to new celiac treatments

Hookworms successfully prevent type 2 diabetes in human trial

For many, the idea of having a few dozen hookworms set up shop in your gut sounds more like a Survivor challenge than a beneficial health therapy, but scientists see a bright future in this human worm farm for treating many chronic conditions.Continue … Continue reading Hookworms successfully prevent type 2 diabetes in human trial

In a world first, gluten is found to trigger brain inflammation

While we’ve been aware of how gluten can negatively impact the digestive tract and body mass, New Zealand scientists have now identified for the first time that it can also cause brain inflammation.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Univer… Continue reading In a world first, gluten is found to trigger brain inflammation