Babies
Is your dog your 'furbaby'? It's not an obsession—it's science
Why we're hardwired to love baby animals
These Japanese mythical creatures were born from disaster
7 simple ways to save millions of mothers and babies
Many women struggle to breastfeed. Scientists are starting to ask why.
How breast milk banks could avert the next formula crisis
The story behind 9 of the photos from our Pictures of the Year
Your cat can recognize your voice. Yes, really.
The microbe behind the baby formula recall can be benign—or deadly
Capturing the ‘essence of touch' amid a pandemic
The audacious science pushing the boundaries of human touch
The pandemic delivered a surprise to Nordic countries: a baby boom
Should you get the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant? Here's what experts say.
Black mothers grieve the babies they lost—and help more survive their first year
Giving birth in a time of death: a love letter to my daughter
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