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At a historic Tokyo temple, sumo wrestlers held babies in a cheerful competition to see who could cry the loudest. The 400-year-old tradition celebrates healthy babies and brings families together for a uniquely joyful event.
A new study reveals that babies attending daycare swap beneficial gut bacteria with their peers within just one month, building healthier, more diverse microbiomes. This natural exchange might benefit them for decades to come.
A baby girl born at just 25 weeks and weighing no more than a loaf of bread has survived against the odds at a Nigerian hospital. After six months of intensive care, she went home healthy, marking a major milestone for a facility that nearly closed just years ago.
A Washington community is rallying to ensure every baby has the essentials they need. The Rotary Club of Burien & White Center is teaming up with WestSide Baby to collect diapers and baby supplies at this Thursday's farmers market.
A French zoo celebrated a remarkable birth this week when an elephant calf weighing 330 pounds arrived after her mother endured a seven-hour labor. The healthy baby girl is already winning hearts at Beauval Zoo and represents hope for her vulnerable species.
Six baby rabbits injured in a dog attack received weeks of specialized care at Wildlife Haven before being successfully released back into nature. Their recovery story comes with an important reminder: most baby bunnies people find don't actually need rescuing.
Perth researchers are developing an artificial placenta that could give extremely premature babies three to four more weeks to grow before facing the outside world. The device, powered by the baby's own heartbeat, mimics the womb's life support system.
Parents can stop worrying about using that high-pitched, sing-song voice with their babies. Research now shows baby talk actually helps infants develop language skills faster.
Tiny squirrels, opossums, and even baby armadillos are arriving weeks earlier than usual at Austin Wildlife Rescue, likely thanks to a warmer winter that kicked off breeding season early. The center is already flooded with hundreds of baby animals needing care before their planned release back into the wild.
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When floods cut off a South African village from medical care, a community health worker with no equipment safely delivered a baby at home. Mother and daughter are both healthy and thriving.
Donors across Ontario raised over $26,000 to provide diapers, formula, and baby supplies to newborns in fly-in First Nations communities where essentials cost up to four times more than in southern regions. The campaign will help over 100 mothers and babies access basic necessities they couldn't otherwise afford.
A critically endangered Bornean orangutan gave birth to a healthy baby boy at Madrid Zoo in early April, offering new hope for a species on the brink. Mother Surya is caring for her fourth offspring with what keepers call "exemplary" devotion.
Scientists discovered that certain gut bacteria can help protect babies from autism and ADHD, even when they carry genetic risk factors. The finding could lead to simple probiotic treatments that support healthy brain development starting in infancy.
Grace Bell became the first woman in the UK to give birth after receiving a womb transplant from a deceased donor. Baby Hugo arrived healthy in December 2025, making medical history and opening new possibilities for thousands of women.
When a Tennessee mom went into labor 30 minutes before landing, two vacationing paramedics stepped up with blankets and a shoelace. Baby Brielle arrived healthy at 5.5 pounds, just as the wheels hit the Portland runway.
In 1972, a Worcester nurse did something she'd never done before—she resuscitated a stillborn baby weighing just over a pound. More than five decades later, that baby visits her every week at her nursing home.
Scientists successfully grew lambs from eggs matured entirely in a lab, a breakthrough that could help millions struggling with infertility. One lamb has already grown up and had two healthy babies of her own.
When Alex McClean's car burst into flames on a Welsh highway with her nine-month-old trapped inside, two strangers risked their lives to pull baby Lilah to safety. Wesley Beynon and Marc Willding reached the child just 30 seconds before the vehicle was completely engulfed.
Scientists discovered that babies just hours old can detect and anticipate rhythmic patterns in music, revealing an innate human ability. The groundbreaking research suggests rhythm is hardwired into our biology, while melody develops through learning.
A quick-thinking stranger pulled a dizzy driver from her sinking car on Interstate 95, then discovered she was pregnant. Hours later, both mom and baby were healthy and celebrating the same birthday.
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