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November 13, 2015

Texas boy born with rare condition opts not to undergo life-changing surgery

Ethan D’Amato was born with a rare genetic condition that causes tumors to grow randomly across his body, but the 12-year-old doesn’t plan to undergo surgery to remove the growths from his face.

November 13, 2015

2 girls born with hearts outside bodies meet for playdate

For a 6-year-old from Russia and a 3-year-old from the United States, life has never been ordinary.

November 13, 2015

Bangladeshi baby reportedly born with 2 heads

A set of conjoined twin girls in Bangladesh reportedly were delivered Wednesday with two heads and one set of vital organs— a rare birth that doctors are calling a miracle because the newborns are stable.

November 13, 2015

Parent's death during childhood tied to increased suicide risk

People who experienced the death of a parent during childhood commit suicide twice as often as those who didn't, according to a Scandinavian study.

November 12, 2015

Dad pushes daughter's wheelchair on field to fulfill her marching band wish

A Nebraska freshman whose muscle disorder threatened her dream to be in her high school marching band has now seen her wish fulfilled after her father offered to push her wheelchair on the field.

November 12, 2015

Conjoined twins whose sonogram embrace went viral die, hospital says

The Georgia hospital where conjoined twins were born last week released a statement Thursday confirming that the newborns had died.

November 12, 2015

Some bed wetting apps may help parents keep records

New mobile applications for tracking bedwetting may improve on traditional pen and paper diaries, but the apps vary in quality, according to a new study.

November 11, 2015

5 moms sue NYC over mandatory flu vaccine for pre-K, daycare children

Five mothers are suing New York City over its mandate requiring students younger than 5 to receive the flu vaccine, Fox 5 NY reported.

November 11, 2015

Frequent weight checks tied to less self-esteem for young women

Teens who often weigh themselves may be more likely to have mental health problems, according to a new study.

November 10, 2015

Conjoined twins in critical condition after delivery in Georgia

A set of conjoined twins were delivered as scheduled Monday, in Augusta, Georgia.