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Bob Moore, founder of Bob's Red Mill and Natural Foods, inspects grains at the company's facility in Milwaukie, Ore. The pioneering manufacturer of gluten-free products invests in whole grains as well as beans, seeds, nuts, dried fruits, spices and herbs

How Bob's Red Mill Company Became A Gluten-Free Giant Ahead Of Its Time

Mar 24, 2019
Before there was widespread treatment for people with celiac disease, and options for a gluten-free diet were few, the now 90-year-old founder of the Oregon-based business had his eye on the market.
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The Salt
Rinsing your produce is a good idea, but it won't give you 100 percent protection from bacteria that cause foodborne illness unless you cook it thoroughly. Because we eat lettuce raw, a lot of people got sick in a recent outbreak.

To Rinse Or Not To Rinse: How Washing Some Foods Can Help You Avoid Illness

Jun 13, 2018
Rinsing foods doesn't always prevent foodborne illness and can sometimes make the risks worse. Here's what the science says about which foods you should run water over and why.
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The Salt
A childhood photo of Lindy Redmond, who was told she had two weeks to live before being diagnosed with celiac disease. Doctors treated her with a diet that eliminated starches but included daily bananas, dairy, meat and vegetables. She thought she was cu

Doctors Once Thought Bananas Cured Celiac Disease. They Saved Kids' Lives — At A Cost

May 24, 2017
In the early 20th century, kids with the disease faced severe malnutrition, even death. The banana-based diet doctors came up with seemed to cure them — but led kids back to foods that made them sick.
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The Salt
Transmission electron micrograph of a cell infected with reovirus (red). The virus is very common and not considered dangerous. Scientists now think it may have a role to play in triggering celiac disease.

When Gluten Is The Villain, Could A Common Virus Be The Trigger?

Apr 08, 2017
About 30 percent of Americans are predisposed to celiac disease, but only 1 percent get the disease. A new study finds that a common virus may play a role in determining who gets the disease.
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23andMe is now allowed to market tests that assess genetic risks for 10 health conditions, including Parkinson's and late-onset Alzheimer's diseases.

FDA Approves Marketing Of Consumer Genetic Tests For Some Conditions

Apr 07, 2017
The company 23andMe is now allowed to market tests that assess genetic risks for 10 health conditions, including Parkinson's and late-onset Alzheimer's diseases.
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says there is not enough evidence to determine whether testing people with no symptoms of celiac disease provides any benefit for those patients.

No Need To Get Screened For Celiac Unless You Have Symptoms, Panel Says

Mar 28, 2017
A task force says people with no symptoms of celiac disease do not need to be tested for the condition, and that people who think they do have symptoms should see a doctor.
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Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson talks to a crowd of supporters at an August rally in Salt Lake City.

Gary Johnson Is Probably The Healthiest Candidate For President

Sep 30, 2016
The 63-year-old Libertarian presidential nominee has run 17 marathons and four Ironman Triathlons. He doesn't drink or smoke cigarettes, though his doctor doesn't address his past marijuana use.
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When a baby is born by cesarean section, she misses out on Mom's microbes in the birth canal.

Researchers Test Microbe Wipe To Promote Babies' Health After C-Sections

Feb 01, 2016
A small study suggests that slathering newborns with their mothers' microbes after cesarean sections could help create healthy microbiomes. Reducing childhood illness later on is the goal.
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Tulipano Nero is one of nearly 4,000 gluten-free restaurants officially recognized by the Italian Celiac Association (AIC).

Italy, Land Of Pizza And Pasta, Is Gluten-Free Friendly

Aug 23, 2015
Only one percent of Italians have celiac disease, similar to the rest of the world. But since gluten is everywhere, there's high public awareness about it and more than 4,000 gluten-free eateries.
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Gluten-Free Craze Is Boon And Bane For Those With Celiac Disease

Jan 14, 2015
Many people who don't have celiac disease have ditched gluten, thinking it will improve their health. That's created more dining options — and more derision — for those with the autoimmune disorder.
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