Out-of-whack thyroid hormones during pregnancy in mothers with pre-pregnancy thyroid dysfunction may increase the child’s risk of autism, researchers found. While adequately treated chronic thyroid dysfunction did not increase the odds of an autism diagnosis in offspring, ongoing imbalances across multiple trimesters did increase the risk, study leader Idan Menashe of Ben-Gurion University of the … Read more

Tim Ingmire is so obsessed with the future of snacking that he doesn’t look just one or two years ahead, but three, six and sometimes nine. Positive Nutrition broadcast puts healthy snacking in the spotlight – sign-up for free As Pladis’s VP of global innovation and technology, you would expect Ingmire to have a firm … Read more

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In a recent press release, GC Rieber VivoMega announced that the company has rehired Thomas Helge Hansen to lead their North American sales activities. Thomas has more than 20 years of experience involving omega-3 and dietary supplements, this also consists of extensive knowledge of high-concentrate omega-3 formulations, softgel production, and sourcing. Previous roles held by … Read more

PJ McDonnell/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The holiday season is upon us! With that in mind, it’s time to start gearing up with tons of snacks, festive treats, and limited-time goodies. Every year without fail, new and returning seasonal groceries hit … Read more

A good vacuum cleaner is worth every penny (especially if you have pets or messy kids), but it’s still a pricey purchase, so you don’t want to miss the Black Friday vacuum deals. If you’ve already done your research and know exactly what you need for your flooring type and lifestyle (perhaps you’ve even stalked … Read more

With atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, you might go years on the same medication, experiencing minimal flares and sometimes none at all. Then suddenly you’re dealing with itching, redness, rash, and other symptoms even though you take your medication as directed. [1] “In some cases, you could have more intense symptoms when you’re transitioning … Read more

  If you’re an expectant mother who’s into fitness, you’ve probably wondered: Can you lift weights while pregnant? And not just that. You’ve probably also asked yourself questions like how much weight you can lift when pregnant, whether lifting heavy things in the first, second, or third trimester is dangerous, and if you should stop … Read more

Hot chocolate season is upon us, and if you’ve been keeping your fingers crossed for a Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser Black Friday deal throughout November, we have excellent news. The sell-out hot chocolate maker is now on offer with selected retailers, and we’ve got the scoop on where you can find the biggest savings. With its … Read more