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Pregnant women with higher levels of issue transglutaminase (anti-tTG), an antibody common in people with celiac disease, at risk for low fetal and birth weight in their babies, according to a new study in Gastroenterology.

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Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow is out in advance of Iron Man 3, and speaking about the benefits of eating gluten-free, and about her gluten-free cook book due out next month.

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After earning the title of Miss Hoboken International in January, and Miss New Jersey International 2013 on March 9, Celiac disease sufferer Jenna Drew will compete with young women from across the globe in the Miss International Pageant in Chicago this July.

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In March of 2013, celebrity Jennifer Esposito opened her very own gluten-free bakery titled Jennifer's Way Bakery. You may recognize her from movies such as Crash and Summer of Sam. Her new establishment can be found in Manhattan's East Village. 

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Anyone who has ever struggled with a gluten-free diet can likely identify with tennis star Novak Djokovic. the wold's top tennis player has struggled to faithfully remain 100% gluten-free, and has turned to his mom for a bit of help.

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The University of Arizona (U of A) has announced plans to add an exclusive gluten-free space as part of their remodeling of the Student Unions' On Deck Deli.

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A new study indicates that introducing gluten gradually during breastfeeding can lower risk of childhood celiac disease.

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One in three adults want to avoid or cut down on gluten in their diets, says a survey from the consumer research firm, NPD Group.

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People are wary (for good reason) of products that are derived from gluten-containing ingredients, and few products have received quite as much heat as beer. Gluten-removed beers are almost always tested to under 20ppm gluten to allay the concerns of celiacs, but the reliability of such tests is often challenged. Can we really trust the results of gluten tests performed on beer?

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Gluten-free foodies in the Chicago/Evanston area were faced with the closure of one of their best gluten-free bakeries, until a good samaritan stepped forward with a business plan and a check.

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Although about 1% of the US population, most of whom are undiagnosed, likely have celiac disease, people who have been officially diagnosed with celiac disease make up less than 0.1% of the population.

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Gluten-free tennis sensation Novak Djokovic's recent five set victory over Andy Murray at Melbourne Park makes him the first man in the 45-year Open era to win three consecutive Australian Opens.

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In my opinion, donuts are right up there with beer and pizza among the beloved foods I missed most after going gluten-free. That said, there has been strong progress on developing delicious gluten-free beers, and gluten-free pizza is one of the hottest, fastest growing trends among pizza retailers. So, there is some relief on those two fronts.

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Faced with calls to accommodate rising numbers of gluten-free parishioners, more Christian churches and are increasingly offering a gluten-free option for those rising numbers of gluten-free members who seek to take communion.

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In case you were wondering just how big gluten-free pizza has become, the answer is: Big. Very big. World-record big.

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Since 2009, gluten-free items have seen an astonishing 114% growth rate on restaurant and food establishment menus nationwide. That trend seems set to continue in 2012, with news that gluten-free offerings were the top addition to American pizza menus.

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In a recent article for Mindbodygreen.com, James Maskell, calls celiac the "world's greatest disease." Why?

Celiac.com writer Jefferson Adams and Dr. Nielsen Fernandez-Becker in the green room for KQED's 'Forum' Radio Show on Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance. Photo: Courtesy of Stanford Hospital and Clinics.

On Friday, December 7th, 2012, KQED public radio hosted an hour-long program on celiac disease and gluten-sensitivity called: Going Gluten-free.

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In the latest celebrity gluten-free news, actress and comedian Fran Drescher has joined stars like Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus, and athletes like Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, in adopting a gluten-free diet.

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In a recent interview with S.Z. Berg, singer/guitarist Allie Moss, who is best known for her single "Corner," discusses being diagnosed with gluten sensitivity, and adjusting her diet habits to regain her health.