The Truth About Gluten Allergies
Source: HealthDay
If you feel sick or uncomfortable after eating foods like bread or pasta, you're not alone. Millions of people struggle with gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. But does that mean you have a "gluten allergy"? Not exactly. The truth is that many people with these symptoms have gluten sensitivity, or they may be living with celiac disease, a condition that requires strict gluten avoidance.
Gut microbes play key role in regulating stress responsiveness throughout the day, research finds
Source: Medical Xpress
A pioneering study has uncovered the vital role that gut microbiota plays in regulating stress responses by interacting with the body's circadian rhythms.
Causal relationship seen between GERD and hypertension
Source: Medical Xpress
There is a positive causal relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hypertension, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine.
Stem cell therapy could be breakthrough against type 1 diabetes
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An experimental stem cell therapy can essentially cure type 1 diabetes by restoring insulin production in some patients, early clinical trial results show.
Regular poor sleep linked to wide range of chronic health problems
Source: Medical Xpress
A team of medical researchers affiliated with a host of institutions across the U.S. has found via a study of Fitbit data that people who regularly sleep poorly are more susceptible to a wide range of chronic health problems than those who sleep normally.
