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Shiloh Jolie-Pitt’s Name Change: What Parents Need to Know

This week, social media is buzzing with the news that Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has filed a request to legally drop "Pitt" from her hyphenated surname on her 18th birthday this month. Shiloh’s decision has ignited a plethora of reactions online, from fiesty discussions about “Brangelina” family dynamics, celebrity relationships…

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Ann Romney and Hilary Rosen: Beyond the Mommy Wars

What is the real reason for the intense public reaction ignited by Hilary Rosens criticism of Ann Romney? Ann Romney is a homemaker. She raised five sons. She worked hard. Is it a full-time job? Absolutely. Does it pay well? For most women, other than Ann Romney, it does not. So as a

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Living With Celiac Disease – Interview With NCFA’s Alice Bast

What if foods you love and eat every day were depriving your body of vital nutrients? Headaches, diarrhea, bloating and constipation that prevented you from functioning at work, going out with friends and living your life. According to a story by ABC News, it was just a few decades ago that seeing a patient with Celiac disease was like seeing a unicorn. But today, Celiac disease and its symptoms (all three hundred plus of them) are very real. What is Celiac Disease?

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Ask An Expert: Celiac Disease Awareness

Introduction: Says Alice: “After seeing 22 doctors and 8 years later, a family veterinarian actually brought it to my attention, leading to my diagnosis. The doctor knew that dogs often have problems with gluten, so he thought that maybe I was having trouble with gluten as well. A gastroenterologist ran that simple blood test and I was diagnosed.”