Body mass index (BMI)

Consuming diet drinks is associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes

Diet drinks linked to 88% higher risk of gestational diabetes

Pregnant women who drink five or more diet beverages a week face up to an 88% higher risk of gestational diabetes, according to a major new study linking artificial sweeteners to pregnancy complications.

Tracking over 1,000 people's daily defecations the new research found surprising correlations between poop frequency and broad health effects

Wellness and Healthy Living

Everybody poops, but how often you do might be a big deal

Think of your gut like that one nosy neighbor; it’s always collecting data, and it knows things. While everyone poops, not everyone follows a regular schedule. And apparently, your gut is keeping score.

Where body fat is located, not the amount, may influence dementia risk

Brain Health

Not all body fat is created equal when it comes to dementia risk

A new study has found that your belly might reveal more about your brain health than your bathroom scales do, especially if you’re an older man. When it comes to dementia risk, the location of body fat, not just the amount, appears to be a factor.