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Real, Fake or Natural? Why Sweetener Type May Not Matter For Diet
By Rachael Rettner published
The sweetener in your beverage makes little difference in terms of the overall calories you consume in a day, a new study suggests.
Moderate Drinking May Have Some Heart Benefits
By Sara G. Miller published
Moderate drinking may have positive effects on some aspects of heart health compared to abstaining, a new study finds.
Probiotics May Help Reduce Blood Sugar Levels
By Sara G. Miller published
The microbes that live in your gut may play a role in your blood sugar levels, a new study finds.
Why Do Sleepy People Drink More Soda?
By Rachael Rettner published
People who don't get enough sleep drink more soda and energy drinks than those who get the recommended amount of sleep per night.
25 Medical Myths That Just Won't Go Away
By Robin Nixon, Karen Rowan published
Some medical myths endure no matter how many times they've been disproven. Here are 25 that just won't go away.
Depression During Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes
By Sara G. Miller published
Depression during and after pregnancy may be linked to gestational diabetes, a new government study finds.
Daily Marijuana Use Linked to Lower BMI
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Pot smokers may be thinner than people who don't use the drug, a new study suggests.
Sugar Industry Tried to Bias Heart Research, Study Says
By Ashley P. Taylor published
The sugar industry may have downplayed studies showing that eating too much sugar can cause heart disease, and instead tried to place the blame on too much fat in the diet, a new study says.
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