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Why Do Babies Barely Blink?
By Bahar Gholipour published
Stare into a baby's eyes, and you might notice something odd: Babies rarely blink.
Why Do Babies Kick in the Womb?
By Kimberly Hickok published
The womb is a tight space in which to exercise, but kicking is vital for a baby's healthy development.
Scientists Piped Music Into Women's Wombs to See If Fetuses Like Freddie Mercury
By Brandon Specktor published
Music is the perfect mental stimulation for babies... even before they're born.
What's Behind the Myth That Storks Deliver Babies?
By Emma Bryce published
Here’s the real story behind the ubiquitous myth that storks deliver babies.
US Birth Rate Hits All-Time Low: What's Behind the Decline?
By Rachael Rettner published
2017 saw the lowest birth rate in more than 100 years.
Why This Man's Blood Helped Save Millions of Babies
By Rachael Rettner published
A man in Australia helped save the lives of more than 2 million babies by donating his "special" blood.
Surgeons Reattached This Girl's Leg Backward. No, It Wasn't a Mistake.
By Rachael Rettner published
To treat a 7-year-old's cancer, doctors performed an unusual surgery.
What's Behind the Recent Rise in Autism in the US?
By Rachael Rettner published
The percentage of kids with autism in the United States continues to rise, according to a new report.
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