Only the Giants have been NL champions more times, appearing in 20 World Series (14 as the New York Giants and six representing San Francisco), with eight Series victories (second-most in the National League), including their most recent in 2014.
Medical Definition of Celiac sprue. Celiac sprue: An immune disorder whereby the small intestine is injured when exposed to gluten, a protein found in wheat and related grains. Celiac sprue causes impaired absorption and digestion of nutrients through the small intestine. Symptoms include frequent diarrhea and weight loss.
Celiac Disease Is More Common Than We Previously Thought. Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder that is triggered by the consumption of gluten-containing grains such as wheat, barley, rye and spelt. It has been long thought of as a rare illness that begins in childhood and manifests as diarrhea and weight loss due to malabsorption of nutrients from intestinal damage.