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Many Kids Are Given Probiotics for Stomach Bugs. But They May Not Help At All.
By Rachael Rettner published
Young children with intestinal infections don't appear to benefit from several commonly used probiotics.
Ridiculously Tiny Baby Octopus Riding Ocean Trash Is So, So Smol
By Mindy Weisberger published
Marvel at the cuteness of a pea-size baby octopus.
A Mysterious Polio-Like Illness Is on the Rise in Kids. Scientists Don't Know Why.
By Rachael Rettner published
Dozens of children across the United States have developed a rare polio-like illness, but the reason for this spike in cases remains a mystery, according to health officials.
More Cases of Rare 'Polio-Like' Illness Pop Up Around the US
By Rachael Rettner published
More and more cases of a rare polio-like illness are being reported across the country, according to news reports.
Will Baby Poop Bacteria Become the New Probiotic?
By Mindy Weisberger published
Could the key to better gut health reside in a probiotic cocktail from baby poop?
Baby Born with Itty, Bitty Tooth … Which a Dentist Promptly Pulled
By Laura Geggel published
A newborn in England surprised her parents — and her doctors — when they saw that the infant was born with a tiny tooth, according to news reports.
Most Americans Support Gene Editing for Babies to Treat Diseases, Poll Finds
By Rachael Rettner published
A new poll looks at Americans' views on using gene-editing technology to alter unborn babies' DNA.
Babies Died in a Drug-Trial Tragedy. Why Were Their Mothers Given Viagra?
By Leslie Nemo published
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