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Learn how to take care of your family with news about babies, pregnancy and even pets. Plus: Protection & safety.

  • eButterfly project helps kids become citizen scientists

    Wed, May 22, 2013 5:25 AM

    by Jenn Savedge

    Kids can help scientists understand the impact of climate change on butterflies by sharing their butterfly sightings in a new database.

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  • My life, unplugged

    Thu, Mar 07, 2013 12:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    When a Facebook vacation merged into a National Day of Unplugging, this family blogger found some long awaited gadget-free bliss.

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  • Rescued border collies try their luck at Crufts dog show [Photo]

    Thu, Mar 07, 2013 11:30 AM by Catie Leary

    Over 22,000 dogs and their owners are vying for a variety of accolades throughout the 4-day competition, including the coveted 'Best In Show' title.

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  • Dogs domesticated 33,000 years ago, skull suggests

    Thu, Mar 07, 2013 9:42 AM by Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience

    Researchers examined the DNA from the skull to 72 modern dogs of 70 different breeds, 30 wolves, four coyotes and 35 prehistoric canid species.

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  • How to help when a friend loses a pet

    Thu, Mar 07, 2013 9:13 AM by Jenn Savedge

    What to say and do to help a friend who is grieving the loss of their pet.

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  • Loose tuna can seals force recall

    Wed, Mar 06, 2013 6:00 PM by MyHealthNewsDaily Staff

    The recall is voluntary, and so far there have been no reports of illness associated with the products, according to the FDA.

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  • Why small pups outlive large dog breeds

    Wed, Mar 06, 2013 3:50 PM by Charles Choi, LiveScience

    Large dog breeds age faster, and the speed at which the risk of death increases with age is greater with larger breeds than smaller ones.

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  • Ostracism hurts the bully as much as the victim

    Wed, Mar 06, 2013 1:26 PM by LiveScience

    The study was a reversal of most studies on bullying by focusing on the bullies instead of the victims.

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  • White House cancels tours due to sequester

    Wed, Mar 06, 2013 11:49 AM by Jenn Savedge

    White House cites staffing reductions due to sequester as reason for canceled tours.

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  • Every dog doesn't have its day in W. Virginia

    Tue, Mar 05, 2013 6:08 PM by Mountaineer News Service

    Nearly 16 percent of all pets in West Virginia will end up in an animal shelter. Of these abandoned pets, 54 percent will be killed.

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  • Kitten born without leg bones to get life-changing operation

    Tue, Mar 05, 2013 2:10 PM by Laura Moss

    Harvey has no bones that connect the upper half of his front legs to his paws, but he's learned to get around just fine on his elbows.

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  • Dog strolls through supermarket on two legs

    Tue, Mar 05, 2013 2:04 PM

    Video: There have been several videos of dogs who can manage a few steps on their hind legs, but this pup went to the supermarket and strolled the aisles while staying upright the entire time.

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  • 2 years later, family reunited with dog lost in monsoon

    Tue, Mar 05, 2013 2:01 PM

    Video: A dog that went missing during a monsoon in May 2011 is reunited with his Arizona family after Phoenix police rescue the animal.

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  • U.S. takes top spot in spam distribution

    Tue, Mar 05, 2013 1:30 PM by Marshall Honorof, TechNewsDaily

    The United States distributes more spam than any other country in the world, clocking in at 18.3 percent of junk email sent.

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  • New moms prone to OCD

    Tue, Mar 05, 2013 8:39 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Study finds 11 percent of new moms exhibit symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder after giving birth.

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  • 9 videos of cats meeting wildlife

    Mon, Mar 04, 2013 2:16 PM by Laura Moss

    Whether they're exploring the backyard or peering through the window glass, cats are curious about the wild world and its many animal inhabitants.

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