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Two women from Oregon turned a potentially devastating situation into a new friendship after learning last month that they had been switched at birth.

A University of Connecticut researcher says intensive behavioral therapy can help a small percentage of kids with autism recover.

Through its new program “The Alzheimer’s Project,” HBO is placing fresh attention on Alzheimer’s disease and the long, often trying, work caregivers perform to support their loved ones suffering from the condition.

Mother’s Day originated in 1907 in the United States when Anna Jarvis created a day to honor mothers. Learn how the day has evolved over the years, how mothers are celebrated around the world and how you can honor your mom this Mother’s Day.

Through a new book and television special, Michael J. Fox is raising awareness of Parkinson’s disease and life with the difficult condition. The Web has many resources to help people understand all aspects of Parkinson’s disease. Find some of the best links here.

A new study suggests that children who are bullied are twice as likely to report psychotic symptoms in preadolescence.

The world is full of super moms who do extraordinary things for their kids every day, often without recognition or fanfare. In celebration of super moms everywhere, we take a look at five women who made headlines by taking motherhood to new heights.

When you were a child, you might have given your mom some handpicked flowers and a homemade card for Mother’s Day. Guess what? That’s probably just the sort of thing she’d like to get again this year.

A Saudi court nullified the arranged marriage of an 8-year-old girl to a 58-year-old man. The case, which has been in the news for several months, had angered international rights groups and many Saudis alike.

New studies of the human genome are revealing more about the genetic factors that could influence autism, as research into the mysterious condition continues.

Madlyn Primoff recently attracted national attention for kicking her two squabbling daughters out of the car in a White Plains, N.Y., neighborhood, forcing many to focus on good and bad parenting decisions.

Pet Airways, an airline just for pets that allows them to travel in the cabin of the plane, will begin service in five cities this July.

A host of companies are offering online services to commemorate the passing of loved ones, providing an eternal connection between the deceased and his or her mourners.

As Australia plans to prohibit midwives from attending home births, studies and reports of deaths spur the debate over their safety.

Before receiving radiation treatment for cancer as a teenager, Chris Biblis made a sperm donation that allowed him and his wife to have a baby 22 years later.

New research shows that women who live near the equator have more female children than males, but scientists have yet to explain why.

Maybe your three-year-old is wondering why Mommy or Daddy is home so much now. Or your recently tightened budget has forced you to ask your fourth grader to decide between summer camp and picking up a new musical instrument. Here are some ideas on how to put the recession in terms children can understand and in the process, make the whole family feel empowered.

The Web has streamlined the adoption process and helped adopted children find their birth parents, but improvements must still be made, and repercussions of in-person meetings must be considered.

New research focused on the attention of toddlers with autism spectrum disorders may help doctors diagnose autism sooner and design new methods of treatment.

Planning a wedding can be one of the most exciting, hectic and expensive times of your life. While we can’t do much to help you fix the hectic part, we have found some Web sites that can help you create a stylish wedding without draining your bank account.

Americans are in the mood for love, as evidenced by recent strong sales in romance novels, online dating sites and chocolate.

Seventeen years after ending their marriage, Jim and Bernadette Tobin fell back in love after Bernadette helped save Jim’s life by giving him her kidney.

Research shows that U.S. day care programs are not letting children play outside for surprising reasons, adding to concerns over childhood obesity and inactivity.

New studies say “love with all the trimmings” is possible in long-term relationships, but maintaining romance takes work.

Economic concerns are prompting more Americans to replace expensive prescription drugs with cheaper herbal supplements, but are they safe for kids?

What would you do if your adopted child’s biological parents never intended to give their child away?

A British study of gangs reveals that many are recruiting new members at younger and younger ages.

Fear of an increasingly unstable economy is encouraging more people to get married.

Would you recognize the signs of an abusive relationship? Learn how to talk to your teen about dating violence.

Parents are faced with contradictory—and often scary—studies, on things as varied as autism and bath products. Is there common sense advice?