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While some pregnancies are an unexpected surprise, many are planned for months, or even years, before they happen. For those with an inkling that they want to be in a pregnant way, there are vitamins to take, lifestyle changes to make, and tests to be done. Genetic testing has come a long way, now able to screen for 2,200 different diseases. We know you know your prenatal tests, let's see how Read more
I finally bit the bullet, saved up my pennies, and purchased an item that's been on my wish list for the past year — a DNA Testing Kit from 23andMe. This innovative contraption made it onto our February Must Haves list, but let me refresh your memory on the details of the test kit. For $199 (down from their original price tag of $499), 23andMe mails you a kit, which includes detailed Read more
Before taking a seat in the bleachers for your lil one's next sporting event, would you want to know if he had a shot at going to college on an athletic scholarship? For all of the time, money, and energy parents put into their tots' athletic activities, some might like to know that it will pay off in the long run. A Boulder, CO, company, Atlas Genetics, is hoping to help parents identify future Read more
A closer look at your genes may determine what type of diet is best for you — at least that's what Interleukin Genetics is hoping. The company has developed a genetic test that tells researchers if an individual will lose more weight on a lowfat or low-carb diet. Researchers randomly assigned one of four diets — Atkins, Ornish, LEARN, or Zone — to a group of 140 overweight and obese Read more
We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling! Every other week, we're bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle advice from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, which is Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week, Tori shares a letter from her friend about her baby who was diagnosed with Down syndrome. Today, I’m Read more
Go sperm! We tend to think of infertility mainly as an affliction of the fairer sex, but this is far from the truth: the last 50 years have seen an increase in the problem of male infertility coinciding with a huge decrease in reported sperm counts. A major breakthrough was made recently as German and Israeli scientists grew mouse sperm outside of the body using just a few cells retrieved from Read more
DrSugar is in the house! This week she's explaining the condition known as hyperhidrosis, aka excessive sweating. Even though Summer is winding down, it's still quite warm in many parts of the US, which inspired an explanation on excessive sweating, known as hyperhidrosis in medical terms. Hyperhidrosis can be a difficult condition to have and for some can be quite embarrassing or cause social Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Dimples on your face? Adorable! On your thighs and butt? Well, not so much. Cellulite is a genetic reality for almost 90 percent of women, which is why we're always intrigued and — we'll admit it — tempted by products such as these Turbocell Leggings. The manufacturer claims the compression technology will Read more
Fruits and veggies are full of vitamins and nutrients, but eating them can do some funky things to your body. We all know that beans can make you gassy and onions can cause bad breath, but here are some of produce's effects on the body that might not be as familiar. Asparagus: After eating some grilled spears with dinner, you may notice an odoriferous effect when you use the restroom. Does Read more
DrSugar is in the house! Today she's explaining the confusing condition fibromyalgia. I am taking a break from answering your questions to discuss a medical condition that has garnered a lot of attention in recent years, both in the medical field and the public arena: fibromyalgia, a well-publicized but often misunderstood medical condition that affects two to four percent of the population. To Read more
