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What does it mean if your Immunoglobulin E is high?
July 13, 2022
Many common allergies can be associated with immunoglobulin E (IgE). IgE is an antibody created by the immune response to a substance usually considered harmless. IgE is
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Can I test at home for allergens?
July 8, 2022
44% of British adults suffer from at least one allergy, with 48% of sufferers having more than one allergy (around 10 million people), which is expected
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What is the function of gluten?
July 6, 2022
Gluten is a protein naturally found in some grains, including barley, rye and wheat. The primary function of gluten is as a binder to help
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What causes coeliac disease?
July 1, 2022
Coeliac disease is a severe health issue triggered when a person consumes food containing a protein called gluten, which is often found in barley, rye
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What is coeliac disease?
June 29, 2022
According to Coeliac UK, hundreds of thousands of people in the UK have coeliac disease – 1 in 100 people. But many more people have it and
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What is cholesterol in blood test?
June 26, 2022
It is recommended that all adults over 40 who are at low risk for cardiovascular disease should test their cholesterol levels every five years. The only way
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Can cholesterol be too low?
June 21, 2022
When we think about cholesterol problems, we tend to think about the issues associated with high cholesterol, which is usually associated with heart disease. The
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The most common causes of high cholesterol
June 18, 2022
Some advice given to people suffering from high cholesterol includes avoiding excess alcohol, following a balanced diet, and keeping active. If only it were that
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High cholesterol: Symptoms and side effects
June 15, 2022
High cholesterol levels can increase your risk of circulatory and heart diseases, such as heart attacks, strokes and vascular dementia. What is a high cholesterol
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