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Infants Exposed to Languages Can Retain Them Later in LifeA new study suggests we learn the sounds of language well before we learn to speak.
By Greg Uyeno Published
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Deadly Fruit: Cause of Mysterious Brain Illness in India is FoundThe mystery of why hundreds of children in an Indian city become sick every summer with a deadly brain illness has been solved, researchers say.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Just How Safe Are Vaccines? Here Are the NumbersNumerous studies show that vaccines are safe and effective, and that serious side effects are rare.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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When Should Kids Start Eating Peanuts? New Guidelines ExplainParents who are wondering when exactly they should start feeding peanut-containing foods to their infants can now turn to new guidelines.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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52 Countries Now Ban SpankingA new law in France bans spanking of children, making it the 52nd country to prohibit the practice.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Conjoined Twin Girls Successfully SeparatedConjoined twin girls who shared much of their lower body were successfully separated after a surgery that took 17 hours.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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How to Talk to Kids About Trump's Presidential WinHow should parents talk to their children about a Trump presidency?
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Low Vitamin D Linked with Higher Asthma RiskPeople who don't get enough vitamin D may be at increased risk for asthma, a new study suggests.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Do Kids Take Years Off Your Life? Giving Birth May Make Cells 'Older'Women who give birth may be biologically "older" than women who don't, a new study suggests.
By Rachael Rettner Published
