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August 14, 2005

Gluten the Enemy for Celiac Disease

Now manufacturers are rolling out gluten-free equivalents of everything from pizza crusts to doughnuts, buns and cakes. Once banished to the dusty bottom shelves of obscure grocers, the gluten-free revolution is surfacing in the aisles of major supermarkets. (The Capital)

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August 10, 2005

Asthma May Increase Stroke Risk

While asthma does not seem to increase the risk of developing coronary heart disease, it may be a risk factor for stroke, researchers report ... It is unclear "why asthma might increase the risk of stroke but not of coronary heart disease," the investigators write. (Reuters)

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