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Why This Man's Blood Helped Save Millions of Babies
By Rachael Rettner published
A man in Australia helped save the lives of more than 2 million babies by donating his "special" blood.
How Expensive It Is to Have Kids? These 5 Charts Reveal the Hefty Price Tag
By Heidi Steinour published
Little Legs, Big Impact: Baby's Kicks Pack a Punch in Mom's Womb
By Rachael Rettner published
Babies aren't so wimpy after all - here's how much force is behind a baby's kick.
Why Scientists Just Created the Creepiest Robot Baby You'll Ever See
By Mindy Weisberger published
This dirt-dispersing robot-baby torso will crawl out of the lab and into your nightmares.
Babies Learn Perseverance by Watching You Sweat
By Christopher Wanjek published
Have you ever struggled to open a stubborn package? If so, that may be a good thing…if your baby is watching.
Beyoncé Backlash: Is Drinking While Breast-Feeding OK?
By Sara G. Miller published
Can Beyoncé ever catch a break? A photo showing the mom to twins Sir and Rumi Carter drinking alcohol has prompted backlash.
Weird: How Does a Baby's 'Twin' End Up Inside His Abdomen?
By Rachael Rettner published
A baby boy in India was born with his own "twin" inside his abdomen — an extremely rare condition called "fetus in fetu."
Child Born with HIV is Virtually Virus-Free for 9 Years, Without Meds
By Rachael Rettner published
A child in South Africa who was born with HIV has been virtually free of the virus for nearly nine years now and didn't take anti-HIV drugs for most of that time.
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