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• 1 in 9 U.S. Women Drink During Pregnancy, and Numbers Are Rising

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• 3 Parenting Essentials to Safeguard Kids' Well-Being

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• 6 Years: How Long New Parents Can Expect to Lose Sleep

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• A Baby's Laugh Is Truly Monkey Business

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• A Change of Address During Early Pregnancy May Not Be Best for Baby

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• About 1 in 1,000 Babies Born 'Intersex,' Study Finds

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• Abuse in Childhood Tied to Brain Changes and Later Depression

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• Add Asthma to List of Possible Causes of Childhood Obesity

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• Add Some Play to Your Child’s Day

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• Adding Breakfast to Classrooms May Have a Health Downside

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• ADHD Meds Help Keep Kids Out of Trouble

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• ADHD Meds May Alter Boys' Brains

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• AHA News: With Humor -- and Brain-Shaped Jell-O -- This Doctor Teaches Kids About Health

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• Almost All U.S. Teens Falling Short on Sleep, Exercise

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• Are TV Cereal Ads Making Your Kids Fat?

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• Autism Diagnoses Reliable at 14 Months, Study Finds

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• Autism Risk: Mom's Health May Matter More Than Meds

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• Autism, ADHD in One Child Tied to Raised Risk in Siblings

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• Babies of Opioid-Addicted Moms May Struggle in School

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• Baby-Led Eating: A Healthier Approach

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• Boys Lag Behind Girls in Reading by 4th Grade

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• Brain Changes Noted in Holocaust Survivors and Their Children

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• Brain Changes Seen in MRIs of Young Football Players

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• Breast Milk Has Biggest Benefit for Preemies' Brains: Study

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• Breastfeeding May Cut Kids' Eczema Risk

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• Breastfeeding May Shield Baby From Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

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• Brief Exercise Breaks During Class Help Bodies, Brains

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• Can Games and Apps Help Your Kids Learn?

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• Can Mouth Swab at Age 2 Predict Obesity?

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• Can Playing a Sport Foster Better-Adjusted Kids?

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• Can Too Much Screen Time Dumb Down Your Kid?

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• Childhood Brain Tumor Survivors Face More Struggles

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• Common Chemical Tied to Language Delay in Kids

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• Cost of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: $23,000 Annually Per Case

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• Could Exercise in Pregnancy Boost Baby's Health, Too?

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• Could Pot Harm Men's Sperm?

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• Could Soaps, Shampoos Be Pushing Girls Into Early Puberty?

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• Cultivating Curiosity in Kids Is Key for Academic Success

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• Dad's Age May Play Role in Pregnancy Outcomes

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• Decoding Newborn's DNA Could Pinpoint Hidden Risks

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• Does Air Pollution Raise Autism Risk?

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• Does Being a Preemie Doom Your Love Life?

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• Earlier Bedtimes Help Kids Fight Obesity

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• Early Language Skills Tied to Higher IQ Decades Later

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• Early Pushing in Childbirth Won't Hurt Mom or Baby, Study Finds

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• Experts Outline Down Syndrome's Developmental Milestones

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• Exposing Baby to Foods Early May Help Prevent Allergies

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• 'Failure to Launch': Poll Finds Many Older Teens Still Too Reliant on Parents

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• Fertility Treatments Don't Raise Cancer Risk for Offspring

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• Fetal Kicks May Help Babies Understand Their Bodies

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• Few Days of Formula Feeding After Delivery Won't Harm Breastfed Babies

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• Fish Oil Pills During Pregnancy Might Mean Stronger, Healthier Kids

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• Foods That Can Lead to Obesity in Kids

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• Genetic Changes Tied to Rare Brain Bleeds in Babies

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• Good Sleep Helps Kids Become Slimmer, Healthier Teens: Study

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• Growing Up Poor May Permanently Damage Thinking Skills

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• Health Tip: Get Your Child to School on Time

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• Health Tip: Keep Toys Simple

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• Health Tip: Long-Term Anxiety Can Affect Learning

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• Health Tip: Signs of Learning Disabilities

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• Health Tip: Signs of Vision Problems in Infants

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• Health Tip: Talk to Your Baby

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• Healthy Sleep Habits for Kids Pay Off

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• Helping the Young Mind Grow

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• Herbals in Pregnancy May Endanger Mom, Baby

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• High Levels of Estrogen in Womb Might Raise Autism Risk

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• High-Fiber Diets Might Shield Against a Common Pregnancy Complication

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• Homelessness Takes Toll on Kids' Health Even Before They're Born

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• How Does Sunshine During Pregnancy Affect Learning?

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• How Kids Benefit From Doing Chores

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• How to Foster Your Child's Imagination

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• How to Raise Global Citizens of Tomorrow

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• If Mom Smokes Pot, Kids May Try It Sooner

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• Infant Walkers Still Injuring Thousands of Babies

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• Kids Exposed to Lead at Higher Odds for Mental Health Issues Later

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• Kids With Autism, Delays More Likely to Be Overweight by Age 5: Study

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• Later School Start Time Pays Off With More Attentive Students

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• Living Near Major Roads Can Slow Kids' Development: Study

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• Many Infants With Milk Allergy Seem to Outgrow It

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• Many Smokers Switch to Vaping While Pregnant, But Safety Issues Remain

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• Many Youngsters Aren't Ready for Kindergarten

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• Mental Health and College Students

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• 'Microbiome' May Be Key to Autism Symptoms

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• Middle School Football Players Show Changes in Key Brain Area

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• Mom's Prenatal Fish Oil Might Help Kids' Blood Pressure Later

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• Mom-to-Be's High-Gluten Diet Linked to Type 1 Diabetes in Baby

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• More Active Lupus Linked to Childhood Events

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• More Evidence Pot May Damage the Teen Brain

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• More TV, Tablets, More Attention Issues at Age 5

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• More Women Using Pot During Pregnancy, Despite Potential Harms to Baby

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• Naps Don't Help Down Syndrome Kids Learn: Study

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• Newborns' Immune Systems Ramp Up After Birth

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• Newborn's 'Microbiome' Could Give Clues to Weight Later

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• Newly Mapped Genes May Hold Keys to ADHD

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• Nix That TV in Your 4-Year-Old's Bedroom

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• Nursing Moms Who Eat Right Have Slimmer, Healthier Babies

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• Obesity a Painful Reality for 1 in 6 U.S. Youths

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• Obesity May Harm Kids' Academics, Coping Skills

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• Older Dads' Sperm Isn't What It Used to Be

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• Older Parents May Have Better Behaved Kids

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• Old-Fashioned Play Beats Digital Toys for Kids, Pediatricians Say

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• Opioid Use in Pregnancy Tied to Severe Birth Defects

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• Opioids Exact Another Toll on Newborns: Smaller Heads

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• Parents, Don't Be So Quick to Jump to an ADHD Diagnosis

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• Pediatricians Renew Call to Abandon Spanking

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• Pesticides Tied to Autism Risk in Kids

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• Pokeman Characters Linger in Brain Well Past Childhood

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• Pot During Pregnancy May Raise Child's Psychosis Risk

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• Pregnant Women Exposed to More Risky CT Scans

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• Prenatal Vitamins Might Lower Risk of Second Child With Autism

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• Reacting Against a 'Too Clean' World, Some Parents Go Too Far the Other Way

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• School Kids Need Supervision After Classes End

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• Scientists Uncover More Autism Genes

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• Screen Time for the Very Young Has Doubled in 20 Years: Study

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• Setting Preschoolers on an Active Path

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• Smartphones, Summer Birth Could Raise Kids' Odds for Nearsightedness

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• Smoking Around Expectant Moms Can Harm Babies' Hearts

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• Strict Blood Pressure Limits for Kids Tied to Heart Health Later

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• Surgery Helps Babies Missing a Heart Chamber Survive, But Problems Linger

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• Talking to Baby Might Boost Middle School Success

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• Team Sports Could Help Traumatized Kids Grow Into Healthy Adults

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• Teasing Kids About Weight Linked to More Weight Gain

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• Teens Who Hurt Themselves More Likely to Hurt Others

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• Toddlers May Gain More From Paper Books Than E-Books: Study

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• Too Much Screen Time a Damper on Child's Development

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• Toxins in Home Furnishings Can Be Passed on to Kids

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• Tracking Preemies' Head Size May Yield IQ Clues

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• Two Factors at Birth Can Boost a Child's Obesity Risk

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• Up to 1 Hour of General Anesthesia Safe for Infants: Study

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• Video Games Don't Hamper Boys' Social Skills, Study Finds

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• What Happens to the Children When Parents Fight?

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• What to Do When Your Child Throws a Fit

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• What You Need to Know About Autism Spectrum Disorder

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• When Blood Sugar Rises in Pregnancy, Mom and Baby Pay the Price

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• Why It's Important to Boost Baby's Vocabulary Now

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• Will Video Games Make Your Kid Obese? Maybe Not

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• Young Adults With Autism Need Jobs, But Resources Vary By State

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• Your 6-Month-Old Isn't Sleeping Through the Night? Relax

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• Your Kid's New Reading Buddy Could Be a Robot

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• Zika's Damage Continues in Children Infected Before Birth