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Autism and a Link to Brain Development
A new genetic discovery and chelation therapy are in the news this week.
Parenting
The Gloff family in the Chicago area (Jon Lowenstein/Noor for USN&WR)
Good Parents, Bad Results
Eight ways science shows that Mom and Dad go wrong when disciplining their kids.
Hospital Rankings
Nurse Cathy Williams examines young Austin King at the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. (Bridget Barrett for USN&WR)
America's Best Children's Hospitals
Discover the pediatrics hospitals where the extraordinary is routine.
Brain & Behavior
One View: A Spanking Might Beat Ritalin
Pediatrician Lawrence Diller finds that many kids who appear to have ADHD need discipline, not drugs.
Couple with baby on a DNA path (Todd Davidson Pty Ltd./Getty Images)
Autism's Link to Parents' Schizophrenia
A genetic association could lead to a better understanding of what causes autism and its treatment.
Diet & Nutrition
Vitamin D Deficiency Common in Babies
Why breast-feeding and sunscreen may be to blame.
Drugs & Alcohol
Boy smoking marijuana (Getty Images)
The Brain on (Lots of) Marijuana
It's too early to draw conclusions from a study that shows changes in the brains of pot smokers.
Teens Pose the Questions on Peer Pressure and Drugs
Friends often aren't right about the facts; experts hosted an anonymous online chat.
KIDS & OBESITY
Boy eating doughnuts (Getty Images)
Mom and Dad, Don't Talk About Dieting
The more we nag, apparently, the less likely the pounds will come off.
Learn How to Win the Weight Battle
One third of kids nationwide are overweight now, but tackling obesity the wrong way only makes matters worse. Here's a right way.
