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Spending An Extra Three Minutes At the Dinner Table Can Help Keep Children Thin

By Christine Hsu | Jan 22, 2013 12:21 PM EST

Parents can improve their children's weight by simply keeping them longer at the dinner table, according to a new study.

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New Chinese Law Orders Adults to Visit Elderly Parents

By Makini Brice | Dec 28, 2012 10:55 AM EST

China's government has just passed a law requiring adults to regularly visit their parents or risk being sued.

Unresolved Sibling Rivalry Can Lead to Anxiety and Depression

By Amber Moore | Dec 21, 2012 02:45 PM EST

Sibling fights occur in almost every house and are often harmless arguments, however, if left unresolved these small fights can lead to anxiety and depression among children.

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How Having a Younger Brother or Sister Can Raise Your Risk for Heart Disease

By Christine Hsu | Nov 14, 2012 05:18 PM EST

Researchers found that having a younger brother can raise a person's blood pressure by 3 percent to 5.9 percent, and having a younger sister can raise a person's blood pressure by 3.8 percent.

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US Birth Rate Falls for 4th Year in a Row, Lowest Since 1998

By Christine Hsu | Oct 03, 2012 12:30 PM EDT

The U.S. birth rate has fallen for the fourth year in a row, according to a government report released on Wednesday. Experts say that the latest drop in births is more proof that the weak economy has continued to dampen interest for having children.

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Mother-Of-Three Discovers Her Dead Husband Was Actually Her Father

By Christine Hsu | Sep 19, 2012 01:34 PM EDT

Imagine the horror a mother-of-three would feel if she found out that her late husband was actually her biological father.

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Small Families Are Richer but Poor in Evolutionary Success

By Amber Moore | Aug 29, 2012 04:43 AM EDT

Limiting the number of children can increase wealth but decreases evolutionary success.

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