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What is the link between gluten and eczema?

This research looks at that question. However, a link between gluten and eczema is not clearly established. The research is not conclusive. For some people with celiac disease gluten does cause flares of eczema. For those who don't have celiac disease, no sure answer. 

 

Gluten and eczema link not clear 


Novel blood test could diagnose celiac disease without triggering symptoms

Celiac disease is the inability to digest gluten. Any gluten causes gastric upset that can be mild to severe. The test for celiac disease triggered the symptoms cuasing distress in the patient. New research found a bloood test that may show celiac disease without triggering the symptoms.  

 

New celiac test without distress 


A type of flavonoid found in tea and chocolate may help lower blood pressure

Flavonoids are compounds in fruits and vegetables that contribute to health and to the bright colors. New research shows a flavonoid in tea and chocolate might help lower blood pressure.  

 

Flavonoid to help lower blood pressure? 


More research links GLP-1 drugs to potentially blinding eye diseases

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are being used extensively for helping people manage diabetes or just lose weight. They are effective in both areas. However, this research shows they aklso have a risk eye disease that can lead to blindness.  

 

GLP-1 meds not without risks 


'Unhealthy' plant-based diets may significantly raise heart disease risk

There is much information and discussion about the benefits of plant based diets. The article explores the risks of some plant based diets, those with high salt and saturated fat content, and how they raise the risk of heart disease.  

Not all plant based foods are healthy 


What to know about Crohn’s disease surgery

Crohn's disease is a serious condition of the digestive system. The common symptoms of it are abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and weight loss. So far, there is no cure. Medications may help. Sometimes surgery is the recommended course of action. Here is important information to know about the surgery.

 

Crohn's disease surgery information 


Low-calorie diets may negatively impact mental health

Many people want to lose weight. Low calorie diets are a popular way to lose the weight. But this research show they may have a detrimental effect on mental health. 

 

Low weight, not mental health 

 


Foods to Avoid If You Have Anxiety or Depression

Depression and anxiety are serious conditions affecting many people. There are medications to help but not everyone can take them and at times they don't alleviate the problem as much as hoped. This research shows there are foods that can exacerbate depression and anxiety. Avoiding those foods can help.

 

Food and depression and anxiety  


Plant compound in nuts, veggies, and fruit may lower diabetes, heart disease risk

Diabetes and heart disease are serious conditions that we all hope to avoid. This research shows that something in nuts, vegetables and fruit may lower the risk of these conditions. 

 

How to lower heart disease and diabetes risk 


Eating more berries each day could boost healthy aging, study finds

Everyone ages. Some longer than others and some faster than others. But everyone hopes to remain reasonably healthy as they age. This research shows eating berries everyday may improve healthy aging.

 

Berries and healthy aging