Are you overweight? Are you African-American, Hispanic, Asian or Native American? Do you have a poor or impaired tolerance to glucose? If you are pregnant and have answered yes to any of these questions, you could be at risk for gestational diabetes. It is vital that this condition be diagnosed and treated as early as possible in pregnancy to reduce your chances--and your baby's chances--of complications.

What Is Gestational Diabetes?

Gestational...

Having been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes I find myself struggling to keep my blood glucose anywhere near normal. At first I was eating as if nothing was different with me until my levels started spiking at the 300 - 400's. So then I started to take this thing very seriously, changed my eating habits, started light exercise and lo & behold, my levels dropped down to the mid 100's. And so I am now a firm believer in eating right. My problem right now is that I find myself constantly...

Many women today are choosing to delay motherhood until after age 35. You may be waiting to start a family until after you've established your career or traveled the world, which makes sense, but keep in mind that delayed motherhood can increase certain health risks for you and the baby.

Waiting to Become a Mother

Some experts believe the risks of delaying pregnancy are greatly exaggerated and that the overall health of the mother, before and during...

When was the last time you thought about your heart health? A month ago? A year ago? Never? Well, there’s no better time than the present to have a heart checkup. Sure, you could put it off for another year, but your heart deserves better.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for one out of every four casualties. While some risk factors like age, gender and family history are inevitable, other influences are preventable. High...

Ever wonder why your doctor tells you to open your mouth and say "ah" at each checkup? It’s because the condition of your mouth and throat can tell a doctor a few things about what is going on in your body. Your dentist can also tell a lot about your overall health based on the state of your gums, teeth and tongue. For example, if your gums are pale (more white than pink), that may be a sign that you have anemia.

Learn more about how your mouth can sometimes reveal,...