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More Cases of Rare 'Polio-Like' Illness Pop Up Around the US
By Rachael Rettner published
More and more cases of a rare polio-like illness are being reported across the country, according to news reports.

Will Baby Poop Bacteria Become the New Probiotic?
By Mindy Weisberger published
Could the key to better gut health reside in a probiotic cocktail from baby poop?

Baby Born with Itty, Bitty Tooth … Which a Dentist Promptly Pulled
By Laura Geggel published
A newborn in England surprised her parents — and her doctors — when they saw that the infant was born with a tiny tooth, according to news reports.

Most Americans Support Gene Editing for Babies to Treat Diseases, Poll Finds
By Rachael Rettner published
A new poll looks at Americans' views on using gene-editing technology to alter unborn babies' DNA.

Babies Died in a Drug-Trial Tragedy. Why Were Their Mothers Given Viagra?
By Leslie Nemo published

'Alien' Mummy DNA Probe May Have Crossed Ethical Lines
By Mindy Weisberger published
Did DNA analysis of an "alien" mummy violate legal and ethical boundaries?

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.
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