Pacifiers are among the most dependable pieces of baby paraphernalia, but what if, instead of curing crankiness, they actually cause babies to be more unruly?
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Pollutants Linked to Lower Fertility in Both Men and Women
It makes sense that what we’re exposed to can affect our health, including our fertility. And the latest research shows exactly how much.
Why Kevin Clash’s Personal Life Troubles Parents of Elmo Fans
Kevin Clash’s accuser recants claim of underage sex, but not before parents struggle with their own expectations of their children’s entertainers
Investigative Report Reveals Some Religious Reform Schools Are Havens for Child Abuse
An investigation alleges extensive child abuse in youth programs in Florida
11.7%
— The preterm birth rate in the U.S. in 2011, the lowest in a decade.
What’s ‘Infidelity’? Lessons of the Petraeus Affair For the Kids
When Gen. David Petraeus admitted to an extramarital affair, he joined a growing list of politically prominent men whose high profile meant that his private decisions became very public.
Pregnant Moms’ Flu Linked to Higher Risk of Autism Among Children
Expectant moms have one more reason to get a flu shot.
Researchers Solve the Mystery of Child’s Illness
The mystery is over. Doctors now know what’s ailing Adam Foye
How the Gay-Marriage Victories Are (Slowly) Transforming the Notion of Family
Newly passed laws allowing gay marriage mean more children will have a broader view of what it means to be a family
What’s Making Adam Sick? A Contest to Sequence Three Kids’ Genomes
Researchers hope the contest will finally provide long-awaited answers for three ill children
How to Keep Your Kids Away from the TV During Meals
Eating meals in front of the television can lead to obesity, but keeping children away from noshing while viewing can be a challenge.
So Dr. Catherine Birken, a pediatrician and associate scientist at the Hospital for Sick …
Breast-Milk Donors Come to the Rescue of a New Mom with Breast Cancer
Moms diagnosed with breast cancer are getting help from total strangers in feeding their newborns
Breast Milk During the Storm: With Power Gone, Moms Safeguard Their Stash
When freezers fail, breastfeeding moms come to each other’s rescue to save precious breast milk