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Little Legs, Big Impact: Baby's Kicks Pack a Punch in Mom's Womb
By Rachael Rettner published
Babies aren't so wimpy after all - here's how much force is behind a baby's kick.

Why Scientists Just Created the Creepiest Robot Baby You'll Ever See
By Mindy Weisberger published
This dirt-dispersing robot-baby torso will crawl out of the lab and into your nightmares.

Did Marijuana Really Cause an Infant's Death?
By Rachael Rettner published
If the report's hypothesis is true, the case would mark the first time a person has died from a marijuana overdose. But the findings are far from definitive.

Actress Gabrielle Union's IVF Struggles: What Causes Miscarriage?
By Dan Robitzski published
Actress Gabrielle Union has had "eight or nine miscarriages," according to an essay published in her new book.

Inhaled Toy Triggers 'Traffic Jam' in Lungs 40 Years Later
By Cari Nierenberg published
A 47-year-old British man who was being tested for lung cancer received some good, but unexpected, news...

Toddler Swallows 28 Buckyballs: Why These Magnets Are So Dangerous
By Sara G. Miller published
A Colorado toddler narrowly avoided surgery after she swallowed 28 Buckyball magnets, according to news reports.

Kids Who See Hollywood Gunplay More Likely to Use Guns
By Sara G. Miller published
Children who watch movies that include gun violence may be more likely to use guns themselves, a new study finds.

Babies Learn Perseverance by Watching You Sweat
By Christopher Wanjek published
Have you ever struggled to open a stubborn package? If so, that may be a good thing…if your baby is watching.
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