How Military Research on Anthrax Could Lead to a Weapon Against Gluten
The Military’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARP)’s computer programming developed to assist in finding defenses against biological agents such as anthrax may have assist a group of students in finding a cure for Celiac Disease. This is an interesting read into the world of ‘accidental’ research!

Is Celiac Disease the Worlds Greatest Disease?
MindBodyGreen.com’s James Maskell recently stated in an article that Celiac Disease is the world’s greatest disease because it is cured simply by a dietary change, and a healthy one at that, which stresses the link between diet,lifestyle, and health. Given the psychosocial impacts of having such a restrict diet and all of the implications that come with such a drastic life style change I am not sure if I would agree with it being ‘great’. However, I do agree that it is a great way to come to understand the importance of a healthy diet and life as well as the importance of sharing that with others!

How Doctors are Using Coca-Cola to Treat Painful Stomach Blockages
Not gluten-free related but still an interesting topic, this article discusses how researchers in Athens found that drinking Coca-cola can help treat a particular type of stomach blockage called a gastiric phytobezoar by softening the blockage and even removing it entirely. 

FDA Should Revamp Nutrition Labels

This article, written by Michael F. Jacobson executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, discusses some alterations to food labeling which should be addressed in newer labeling laws. Advances in food science have updated our knowledge of what is healthy, and what isn’t, and it is important that labeling acknowledges these changes. Jacobson also suggests that “Improving food labels could spur companies to market much healthier foods and encourage consumers to make smarter choices”.