If you've got it, you'll know. Believe me, you'll know, even if you don't know what it is called. And if you're here looking for help with this symptom - welcome! Anyone reading this over their breakfast, look away now. Better, come back later, when you've finished. You may remember that some time ago I posted a picture of the Bristol … [Read more...]

Yesterday researchers announced that they have identified seven gene regions linked to causing coeliac disease. Also the research found that four of these gene regions are responsible for a predisposition to Type 1 diabetes (the type which occurs from birth), indicating that these discoveries may have broad implications for a range of … [Read more...]

An extraordinary plotline for a UK hospital soap today, announced in The Sun: Hayley Tamaddon is ... stripper Alison who goes to hospital as she is stuck in her skin-tight PVC nurse’s uniform. An ITV1 spokeswoman said: “Alison’s stomach has swollen mid-act so she’s stuck in her costume! Then she is diagnosed with Coeliac Disease and needs a … [Read more...]