1. Celiac disease in the elderly.

2. People with celiac disease cannot process gluten.

3. Celiac disease is an often-undiagnosed autoimmune disease triggered by gluten in wheat-containing foods.

4. The best form of treatment for celiac disease is a gluten free diet and studies have shown that avoiding gluten can help celiacs remain symptom free.

5. The kids with celiac disease were put on a strict gluten-free diet and followed for 2 years.

6. People who have celiac disease cannot tolerate gluten, a protein in wheat, rye, and barley.

7. Thanks to the increased awareness of celiac disease and gluten intolerance, there are more gluten free foods available than ever before.

8. Some people without celiac disease say they feel better when they avoid gluten. But many scientists question if this is really true.

9. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Celiac disease affects about one out of eight children with type 1 diabetes, and leads to stunted growth, according to a study conducted in Denmark.

10. Women with celiac disease are reported to start having periods later and stop menstruating earlier than average.

11. Ceratin people are sensitive to gluten ( celiac disease) and must have a gluten-free diet.

12. In the past, celiac disease was considered rare and limited mostly to people of European ancestry. The rate of reported cases was one in ten thousand people.

13. Celiac Damage: Gluten-sensitive patients, even those without full-fledged celiac disease, had higher mortality rates than a control group, according to a study in JAMA.

14. Celiac disease is caused by allergy to gluten, mainly found in wheat.http://

15. Calcium deficiency can be found in people with malabsorption problems, such as Crohn's disease, celiac disease, and surgical intestinal resection.

16. People use teff flour to make bread and other foods. Now teff is finding new uses in foods for people with celiac disease.

17. Hansen, from Odense University Hospital, and her team found that 33 patients had celiac disease, corresponding to a prevalence of 12.3 percent.

18. Seven years ago, Anna Quigg was surprised to learn that she has celiac disease. She says gluten-free products are much easier to find these days. She buys teff and other whole grains.

19. Cardamon, which is found in India, has been used successful in treating Celiac disease, which is an intolerance to gluten found in most breads.

20. According to a recent Mayo Clinic study, the prevalence of celiac disease has increased fourfold from the 1950s.

21. An accurate dietary history is critical. Reports of diarrhea beginning with the introduction of wheat cereal suggest celiac disease.

22. The team also found that people with prior Addison's disease were at increased risk of celiac disease (odds ratio, 8.6).

23. In addition, stomach surgery (gastrectomy), weight-loss surgery and conditions such as Crohn's disease, celiac disease and Cushing's disease can affect your body's ability to absorb calcium.

24. Now teff is finding new uses in foods for people with celiac disease.

25. Oats are a hard case, since their role in triggering celiac disease is the subject of some disagreement among experts.

26. Having an intestinal disorder that affects the absorption of nutrients in your small intestine — such as Crohn's disease and celiac disease — puts you at risk of anemia.

27. Caveat: While more than 30, 000 patients with diagnosed celiac disease were studied, the calculations for latent celiac disease were based on only roughly 3, 700 patients.