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	Number of Single Mothers in U.S. Increasing
	The percentage of single mothers eclipsing 50 percent of all births to women under the age of 30 in 2006, the potential concerns for society are growing in kind.

	Study: Natural Birth Mother More Responsive
	The Yale University team says differences in the hormones generated by birth could be the key.

	Toys 'R' Us Ups the Ante on Crib Safety
	Toys "R" Us, which sells hundreds of thousands of cribs a year, has decided to impose a wood density standard to ensure the strength of wood slats.

	Report: Chicken Pox Cases Down
	A CDC report, published in the journal Pediatrics, said a vaccine has reduced chickenpox-related deaths to just 15 each year.

	Stress During Pregnancy Affects Fetal Growth
	Research indicates that high levels of stress hormones in the mother can hinder fetal growth.

	Study: Asthma Linked to Child Abuse
	Researchers said they found children who suffered some form of physical or sexual abuse had a higher chance of developing the chronic condition.

	Tips For Parents When Kids Stay Home Alone
	"Children mature at different rates, so it is crucial to evaluate your child's individual development as well as physical capabilities."

	SF Newborns May Have Been Exposed To TB
	In addition to patients, 115 hospital employees may have been exposed between March 10 and Aug. 10, officials said.

	Baby Talk Based On Repetition
	"It's probably no coincidence that many languages around the world have repetitious syllables in their 'child words' - baby and daddy in English, papa in Italian and tata in Hungarian."

	Caesarean Babies Linked to Diabetes
	The researchers found a 20 percent increase in the risk of children born by Cesarean section developing the disease.

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