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Yahoo LifeWhat happens during a circumcision? Here's what to know about the procedure.
Experts explain the risks, recovery and reasoning behind male circumcision.
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Do I need to worry about my kid's pee-stained mattress?
Bed-wetting accidents happen — but is a urine-stained mattress a health risk?
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Is it bad for kids to drink coffee? Here's what experts say.
Can kids drink coffee? Here's what doctors say about letting your little one sip your latte.
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She's an astronaut and mom who wore friendship bracelets into space. Here's how Kellie Gerardi makes it work.
The science communicator and author just returned from a suborbital space voyage.
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Vaccine exemption rates are rising among U.S. kindergartners. Here’s why some parents request them for medical reasons.
Why are vaccine exemption rates rising and which shots do parents seek exemptions from most often? Experts explain.
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Danksgiving: Why marijuana is on the menu for many this Thanksgiving
Ninety percent of survey respondents said they plan on spending as much on cannabis, or more, than they have for past Thanksgivings.
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Some pregnant women are having a hard time getting the RSV vaccine. Here’s why — and what they can do.
Why it's important for pregnant women to get the RSV vaccine, even though it's not so easy to find it.
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Toothbrushing can be a parenting power struggle. Here's what dentists recommend.
When "brush, brushy-brush" isn't doing the trick.
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What parents need to know about Twitch
New research found that many minor streamers are sharing their names, locations and other personal information.
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Just a few states ban corporal punishment in all schools. Here's why experts say it should be 'abolished.'
Experts say corporal punishment is unlikely to lead to any lasting change in a student's behavior.
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How to talk to kids about gun violence
Experts explain why parents have a responsibility to talk to their children about firearms.
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Sex can be painful for weeks after giving birth. Why don’t more people talk about it?
At least 50% of women have reported painful sex at six weeks after delivery. Here's what causes it and what can help.
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Dollywood: Separating fact from fiction behind the creation of Dolly Parton's dream theme park
"I used to think if I make it big, if I get rich like I was dreaming I might, that I’d love to do something special, to come back home and build a park of my own."
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Is it safe to get Botox when you're pregnant? Here's what experts say.
Research on the subject is limited.
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These travelers have disabilities, and wanderlust. Here's how they're discovering more accessible adventures.
“There was a time when the travel industry didn't believe that people with disabilities were even interested in seeing the world," Kristin Secor, a travel blogger who uses a wheelchair, said.
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From birth announcements to back-to-school photos, here's what parents need to know about their kids' digital privacy
Are you oversharing about your kids online? Here's what digital safety experts say.
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They survived childhood cancer. But the disease has taken a toll on their mental health.
Childhood cancer survivors say they deal with anxiety about cancer returning and that it felt scary to step back into “normal life.”
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What it's like to breastfeed with implants: 3 women share their experiences
Some women worry that breast implants will make breastfeeding difficult. Here’s what experts say — and what moms experienced.
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Why is walking so good for you? Here's what studies show.
The benefits of walking are additive, so the more you walk, the more benefits you’ll experience, say experts.
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HPV vaccination rates have been climbing for a decade. In 2022, they stalled, the CDC reports.
Despite evidence that the HPV vaccine is safe, effective and can help prevent cancer, HPV vaccination rates in the U.S. remain “suboptimal,” say experts.