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The most common outpatient procedure for young children eases parents' minds about speech delays, but isn't always necessary for the long-term health of young kids.
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Health
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What goes into a flu vaccine? A whole helluva lot. (F&#* yeah, science!) Here's way more than you need to know.
Health & Science
It’s Time to Stop Calling High-Functioning Autism “Asperger’s”
"Asperger's" hasn't been an official diagnosis since 2013. More recently its namesake was outed as a Nazi sympathizer. It's time for the name to go.
Genetics
How Many Houseplants Does It Take to Clean Your Air? 1,000. Per Room.
A lot of pen has been put to the idea that houseplants can "clean the air" in our homes. The idea is based on sound science, but the interpretation is all wrong.
Health
Parents Worry Incessantly About SIDS Risks. Should They?
SIDS is a clinical phrase that helps professionals categorize a cause of death in babies. What can a parent do about it? Focus on more pressing things, for starters.
Health & Science
Why Grass Terrifies Babies
Imagine for a moment that you were incredibly high and had never seen grass before. How would you feel about the front lawn?
Behavior
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Strong quads are the necessary counterpoint to all the work you put into building a buff upper body. Here’s how to get the legs of an athlete in 10 simple moves.
Fitness
Your Pediatrician's Dirty Secret. They're Giving the Kids Adult Meds
Off-label prescriptions are perfectly legal and, a new study finds, increasingly common. Here's what parents need to know.
Health & Science
The Only 3 Milestones That Matter in Baby's First Month
Most parents overdo the whole milestone thing in the first month. Stop stressing out and focus on the three developmental moments that really matter.
Development
What Really Kills American Babies
New parents are filled with fears — some founded, some not. Here's what really kills babies in America.
Health & Science
The Best Dumbbell Workout To Build Muscle at Home
Who needs a gym membership? When you have a set of dumbbells you can build serious muscle from the comfort of your home.
Fitness
Yes, New Moms Women Have Low Libidos. Here's Why.
The dry spell parents of newborns endure has nothing to do with love or intimacy, and everything to do with biology.
Conception
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