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The gene-edited Chinese twins represent a multi-generational ethical quandary
Science It’s time to talk about informed consent. The shocking story of the CRISPR babies—or maybies, as no outside scientists have yet confirmed their gene-edited status—has been out in the world for...
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The best presents for new parents
Gift Guides They're overworked and emotionally drained, but your gift could help. It’s cliche because it’s true: new parents never sleep. Unfortunately, shuteye isn’t something you can wrap up and...
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Teething necklaces, gels, and rings can be dangerous. Here’s what to use...
Health The FDA warns that jewelry marketed as baby-safe is anything but. The FDA has issued a warning this week about the number of reports they’ve received about babies sustaining serious injuries...
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Do you really want to know what's in your baby's genome?
Health It's unclear how much information is helpful, and how much is hurtful. In the age of readily available genetic testing, there are a lot of questions about how—or if—an in-depth test might help...
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The weirdest things we learned this week: strange sneezes and how sideshows...
Science Our editors scrounged up some truly bizarre facts. What’s the weirdest thing you learned this week? Well, whatever it is, we promise you’ll have an even weirder answer if you listen to...
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Children suffer more from air pollution, but our policies don't reflect that
Health Exposure to air pollution likely contributes to childhood health effects like asthma and pre term birth. Burning fossil fuels causes health effects around the world both in the short and long...
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Wearable sensors designed for premature babies could make us all healthier
Health Wireless, biometric sensors give preemies more freedom and needed mom time A team of researchers at Northwestern University created small, sticker-like wireless biosensors that monitor...
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A new drug for postpartum depression could help everyone
Health A significant overlap might exist between the two distinct variations of the disease. The first drug to treat postpartum depression, a condition that affects up to 1 in 7 women, was approved by...
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This woman counted literal baby steps, and they walk farther than you'd think
Science They may be slow, but they cover entire football fields if left to their own devices. It might seem obvious how babies learn to walk, but psychologist Karen Adolph knows it's more complex—and...
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The U.S. could prevent more than half of its pregnancy-related deaths
Health A new report shows how much America continues to struggle to keep mothers healthy. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control shows just how bad the state of maternal health in the U.S....
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