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development

Heed the call of the wild

Different types of nature settings deliver different benefits—but the great outdoors is hard to beat.

Science eyes AI for health care

Developing technology could lead to ingestible capsules whose nanotech contents tackle ailments from within the body.

Tiny bellies, big battles

Your kids love to load up on sugar. Some simple approaches can help put food in its proper place.

The extra organ

Amid the many wonders of pregnancy, the placenta plays a uniquely indispensable role in the health of mom and baby.

The home stretch

Hiccups, kicks, wiggles and ... eating vernix? Your baby is up to all sorts of things in the final trimester.

The cutest cantaloupe

Your little bundle will undergo monumental changes in the second trimester—and if all goes well, you'll be feeling on top of the world.

Watch your miracle grow

The little person inside your womb will make tremendous growth strides throughout the first trimester.

Cuddle power

Like hugs and snuggles? Most of us do—including babies.

Can dirty diapers offer clues to the infant brain?

Certain fecal bacteria tied to better cognitive function at age 2.

Want happy, healthy kids? Be involved

Regardless of income and family makeup, kids do better in neighborhoods where trusted people are involved in their lives.

Is that crying normal?

In adults, crying is a reaction to strong emotions. Is that true for a baby, too?

Boost in breast-feeding could save 800,000 lives

Global economy would also benefit from more mothers nursing their babies.