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Tag: Pregnancy

Maternal Diets High in Inflammation Could Lead to Late-Childhood Obesity or Smaller Children
Nutrition

Maternal Diets High in Inflammation Could Lead to Late-Childhood Obesity or Smaller Children

February 23, 2021

In a clever new study, researchers at University College Dublin put together 7 European mother-offspring birth study groups, and…

Physiology

NR (Nicotinamide Riboside) Greatly Improves Postpartum Health in Mother and Infant Mice

September 23, 2020

Nicotinamide riboside (NR) was found in a study looking at the maternal effects of supplementation post-pregnancy to significantly improve…

Physiology

Food Allergies in Children Seem Heavily-Determined by Mother’s Microbiome and Fiber Intake

March 25, 2020

The human microbiome – the cultures of microscopic lifeforms which live inside us, is proven to have all manner…


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Interest Payments on the National Debt up 13% Year-over-year with Still 3 Months to Go

Andy Corbley August 17, 2026

With a trimester left of the 2026 fiscal year, the US Treasury has already borrowed more money than in…

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We Should All Probably Eat More Parsley

Andy Corbley August 7, 2026

Americans have a funny way of relegating certain ingredients to specific functions that don’t always serve the overall purpose…

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Central Bank Gold Purchases Continued Through the Yellow Metal’s Worst Month in 18 Years

Andy Corbley July 11, 2026

It’s been the worst performing month for gold since 2008, yet the world’s central banks continue to add tonnes…

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