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Pregnant Women Who Eat More Fiber May Lower Child's Celiac RiskMothers who eat a high-fiber diet in pregnancy may lower the risk of celiac disease in their children, a new study suggests.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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How Much Do Babies’ Skulls Get Squished During Birth? A Whole Lot, 3D Images RevealHuman birth canals are a tight fit for infants' big heads.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Why Do Babies Babble?It's not nearly as nonsensical as it may seem.
By Emma Bryce Published
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The World's Smallest Baby Boy Is Even More Remarkable Than You ThinkIn August 2018, a baby boy was born in Tokyo weighing only 9.45 ounces (268 grams) — about the weight of a bag of potato chips.
By Brandon Specktor Published
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Here's Why a Perfect Heart Shape Showed Up on a Girl's X-RayAn unusual X-ray shows a cartoonish heart seemingly floating in a child's esophagus.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Why Do Babies Cry on Airplanes?The pressure caused by flying at altitude is particularly difficult to bear for babies and toddlers.
By Jane Labous Published
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More Babies Are Being Born with Intestines Outside the Body. Is the Condition Linked to Mom's Opioid Use?A serious birth defect is on the rise in the United States, and a new report suggests it may be linked to opioid use.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Even the Ancient Egyptians Had Homework, Preserved Tablet ShowsThousands of years ago, young students still had to do their homework.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Chinese Scientist Who Claimed to Edit Babies' Genes May Be Under House ArrestThis is the first reported sighting of Chinese researcher Jiankui He since his appearance at a conference in November.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
