Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Study links celiac disease to an increased risk of cataracts

Researchers at the Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden have discovered that persons with celiac disease have a slightly higher risk of cataracts, compared to non-celiac controls. Co-existing autoimmune diseases, such as diabetes, or nutritional deficiencies may be associated with the increased risk. Click here to read more.

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