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UM Scientists Pinpoint Key Receptor in Celiac Disease

A study from researchers at the Center for Celiac Research at the University of Maryland School of Medicine answers a fundamental question relating to the cause of celiac disease and, possibly, other autoimmune disorders such as Type I diabetes and multiple sclerosis. People with celiac disease must not eat foods containing gluten, a protein found in wheat. For them, gluten triggers an autoimmune response in which the immune system attacks the body, leading to a wide spectrum of serious health problems.

The new study, published in the July 2008 issue of the journal Gastroenterology, identifies the key gluten receptor in the intestine that opens the gateway through which gluten enters the body and triggers a faulty immune response in celiac patients. Read more.

Canadian Government Announces Proposed New Labeling Requirements

OTTAWA - The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, today announced increased protection for Canadians with food allergies by introducing new labelling requirements for food allergens, gluten sources and added sulphites contained in prepackaged foods. Health Canada also announced the launch of several allergy studies, including a large national study of food allergy prevalence, and two studies on the dietary habits and coping skills of people with celiac disease who are on a gluten-free diet.

"The Government of Canada is taking action to protect the health and well being of Canadians with food allergies and celiac disease," said Minister Clement. "These new proposed labelling requirements will provide Canadians with the information they need to manage their own allergies, and give parents greater assurance about the food they give their children who may have allergies." Read more.

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