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Chrissy Teigen delighted fans (and teased trolls) with a super-sweet photo of her children — Luna and Miles — on their way home to LA on Saturday from a Bali family vacation. In the shot, Luna fiddles with a remote control while baby Miles chills against a pillow, buckled in. And yes, Teigen is fully aware this is not recommended […]
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There is magic in stories. We all remember hearing them as children, and we loved them. Imaginary adventures set in faraway places. Tales about how the dishwasher isn’t working. It doesn’t matter! Whether made up by parents or read from books, kids love to hear stories. Our recent work showed reading to children positively impacts long term academic achievement more […]
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Researchers at the University of Tsukuba and Kansai Medical University in Japan reveal matricellular protein Thrombospondin-1 (Thbs1) contributes to the development of aortic aneurysm in mice and humans. The thoracic aorta is constantly exposed to mechanical forces generated by heart contraction and blood flow. Thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) are life-threatening diseases defined as a permanent abnormal dilatation of the thoracic […]
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Arrhythmias—disruptions in the rhythm of the heartbeat—after congenital heart disease (CHD) surgery in children are common and contribute to increased morbidity and mortality. Prince Kannankeril, MD, MSCI, and colleagues explored clinical and genetic factors associated with atrial tachycardia (AT) after CHD surgery in infants younger than 1 year old. They examined variants in the genes PITX2 and IL6, which are […]
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A new study provides insights into the degree to which socioeconomic status explains racial and ethnic disparities in childhood cancer survival. Published early online in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the findings may inform where to allocate resources to best reduce racial and ethnic survival disparities for each of the major types of childhood cancer. For […]
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For Maria Goretti—cuddle monster, dragon slayer, collector of moments and unstoppable smiles—motherhood is a loveable, learning journey. By Shilpi Madan Her twitter handle reads (in this order) ZZ’s keeper (she’s mommy to Zeke Zidaan and Zene Zoe), television host, chef, advanced PADI diver, 1/2 marathoner, mountain climber and cookbook author. Whew. And she is just back from Paris (post six […]
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Seed Beauty is launching a second brand of its own. The first — ColourPop — has gained a cult status (and 6.1 million Instagram followers) for its trend-driven, value-priced makeup offerings. Seed Beauty cofounders Laura Nelson and John Nelson are hoping that Fourth Ray Beauty, set to launch Aug. 23 on fourthray.com, will do the same for the skin-care category. […]
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These TED Talk shows talk about how parents should raise their child to ensure their good future. More often than not, parenting can turn out to be a tricky business. Most new parents go through the anxiety of whether they are raising their child correctly and this constant worry exhausts them. Parenting evolves with each generation and every parent needs […]
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Patients with focal epilepsy that does not respond to medications badly need alternative treatments. In a first-in-humans pilot study, researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have identified a sentinel area of the brain that may give an early warning before clinical seizure manifestations appear. They have also validated an algorithm that can automatically detect that early warning. These […]
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Private equity firm Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Co. has invested in beauty business Indigo Wild. The Kansas City, Mo.-based business manufactures and distributes natural bath, skin, home and cleaning products. It is best known for the Zum product line, which includes the best-selling Zum Bar goat's milk soap, $5.95. Indigo Wild's body care lineup includes things like a Frankincense & […]
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