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• AHA News: Her New Workout Routine Helped Spot a Rare Heart Defect

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• AHA News: How to Have a Heart-Healthy Pregnancy Before You Even Conceive

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• AHA News: Pregnancy May Raise Risk of Deadliest Type of Stroke

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• AHA News: Summer Heat Brings Special Health Risks for Pregnant Women

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• AHA: Age, Race Are Leading Predictors of Heart Attacks in Pregnant Women

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• Airport Scanners OK for People with Implanted Heart Devices: Study

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• Anemia During Pregnancy Tied to Higher Odds for Autism, ADHD in Kids

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• Another Reason Breast Is Best for Fragile Preemie Babies

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• Autism Risk: Mom's Health May Matter More Than Meds

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• Bans Not Keeping Drivers With Implanted Defibrillators off the Road

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• Beware of Drowsy Driving as Daylight Saving Time Begins

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• Blood From Previously Pregnant Women Is Safe for Donation: Study

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• Breast Milk Combats Growth of Bad Bacteria

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• Breast Milk Has Biggest Benefit for Preemies' Brains: Study

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• Breast Milk, Formula Affect Baby's 'Microbiome' in Different Ways

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• Breastfeeding Brings a Heart Bonus for Mom

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• Breastfeeding Is Still Best

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• Breastfeeding May Cut Kids' Eczema Risk

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• Breastfeeding May Lower Women’s Postmenopausal Stroke Risk

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• Breastfeeding May Shield Baby From Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

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• Can Pregnancy Put a Damper on Your Career?

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• Climate Change Could Bring More Infant Heart Defects: Study

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• Common Chemical Tied to Language Delay in Kids

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• Common Yeast Infection Treatment Tied to Miscarriage, Birth Defects

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• Cost of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: $23,000 Annually Per Case

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• Could Exercise in Pregnancy Boost Baby's Health, Too?

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• Could Male Twin's Fetal Testosterone Bring Lasting Harm to His Sister?

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• Crash Risk Much Higher for Teen Drivers With ADHD

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• Delaying Baby's First Bath May Bring Benefits

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• Docs Should Screen for Depression During, After Pregnancy

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• Doctors Aren't Promoting Breastfeeding's Cancer-Protection Benefit

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• Does Air Pollution Raise Autism Risk?

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• Don't Drink and Drive on the Fourth

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• Emergency Rooms the Destination for Many Electric Scooter Users

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• E-Scooters Plus Drinking: A Fast-Pass to the ER?

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• Even a Little Drinking While Pregnant Ups Miscarriage Odds: Study

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• Even Brief EMS Delay Can Cost Lives After Car Crash

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• Even Slightly Elevated Blood Pressure Early in Pregnancy a Bad Sign

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• Family Leave Boosts Breastfeeding Rates, But Mostly for Affluent Moms

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• Fertility Treatment Tied to Deadly Heart Problem in Pregnancy: Study

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• Fertility Treatments Tied to Higher Odds for Pregnancy Complications

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• Fetal Kicks May Help Babies Understand Their Bodies

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• Few Days of Formula Feeding After Delivery Won't Harm Breastfed Babies

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• Few Pregnant Women Get Right Amount of Nutrients

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• Fewer Pregnant U.S. Women Smoke or Drink, But More Are Using Pot

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• First Sexual Experience Was Forced for 1 in 16 U.S. Women

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• Flu Vaccine Safe During Pregnancy

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• For Obese People, Commuting by Car Can Be a Killer: Study

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• For People With Autism, Encounters With Police Can Turn Dangerous

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• Frequent Male Pot Use Linked to Early Miscarriages

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• Fungi in Breast Milk? These Kinds Are Good for Baby

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• Guidelines for a Healthy Pregnancy

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• Heading to Europe This Summer? Get Your Measles Shot

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• Health Tip: Don't Let Travel Inhibit Exercise

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• Health Tip: ATV Safety

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• Health Tip: Avoid Cellphone Use While Driving

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• Health Tip: Avoid Distracted Driving

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• Health Tip: Avoiding Cholera

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• Health Tip: Be Aware of Autumn Driving Hazards

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• Health Tip: Choosing a Car Seat

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• Health Tip: Drive Safely During Rush Hour

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• Health Tip: Food Safety for Travelers

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• Health Tip: Helping Children Adjust to a Move

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• Health Tip: Keep Your Teen Driver Safe

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• Health Tip: Make Traveling Easier on Your Pet

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• Health Tip: Manage Morning Sickness

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• Health Tip: Parking Lot Safety

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• Health Tip: Pregnancy and Amusement Park Rides

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• Health Tip: Risk Factors for Depression After Pregnancy

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• Health Tip: Risks of Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy

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• Health Tip: Safety Basics for New Teen Drivers

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• Health Tip: Stay Safe Near a Train Crossing

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• Health Tip: Travel Suggestions For Your Eyes

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• Health Tip: What to Do Before Pregnancy

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• Health Tip: What to Expect While Breastfeeding

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• Herbals in Pregnancy May Endanger Mom, Baby

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• High Lead Levels in Pregnancy Linked to Obesity in Kids Years Later

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• High Levels of Estrogen in Womb Might Raise Autism Risk

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• High-Fiber Diets Might Shield Against a Common Pregnancy Complication

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• How Does Sunshine During Pregnancy Affect Learning?

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• How to Avoid Suitcase Strain This Holiday Season

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• In a U.S. First, Baby Is Delivered From Womb Transplanted From Deceased Donor

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• Keeping Your Teen Driver Safe

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• Kids in Hot Cars: How to Prevent Heatstroke Deaths

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• Kids' Pedestrian Death Rate Rises on Halloween: Study

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• Kratom Use in Pregnancy Spurs Withdrawal Symptoms in Newborns

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• Less Pain, More Car Crashes: Legalized Marijuana a Mixed Bag

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• Many Pregnancy-Related Maternal Deaths Occur Months After Delivery: CDC

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• Many Smokers Switch to Vaping While Pregnant, But Safety Issues Remain

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• Mediterranean Diet Has Big Benefits for Expectant Moms: Study

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• Mom's Prenatal Fish Oil Might Help Kids' Blood Pressure Later

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• Moms' Weight-Loss Surgery Tied to Lower Risk of Birth Defects

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• Monkeys Can Carry Zika Virus, Scientists Discover

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• More Women Using Pot During Pregnancy, Despite Potential Harms to Baby

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• Most Airplanes Not Equipped With First Aid for Kids

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• Most States Restrict Pregnant Women's Advance Directives: Study

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• New Link Between Mom-to-Be's Diet, Child's ADHD

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• New Moms Can Save a Life By Donating Cord Blood

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• Newborn Heart Problems Surged After Fukushima Nuke Disaster: Study

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• Nursing Moms Who Eat Right Have Slimmer, Healthier Babies

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• Only a Third of Pregnant Women Getting Vaccinations They Need

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• Opioid Use in Pregnancy Tied to Severe Birth Defects

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• Opioids Exact Another Toll on Newborns: Smaller Heads

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• Opioids Increasingly Tied to Deaths of Pregnant Women

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• Opioids Now More Deadly for Americans Than Traffic Accidents

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• 'Panic Parenting' Fear Drives Many Women to Freeze Eggs

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• Pesticides Tied to Autism Risk in Kids

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• Pot During Pregnancy May Raise Child's Psychosis Risk

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• Pot Use During Early Pregnancy on the Rise

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• Preeclampsia Tied to Tripling of Dementia in Later Life

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• Pregnancy Complications Down for Women With Lupus

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• Pregnancy Weight Gain: What's Right for You?

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• Pregnant Women Exposed to More Risky CT Scans

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• Pregnant Women Should Delay Gallbladder Surgery, Study Finds

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• Pregnant Women Who Work at Night Face Miscarriage Risk

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• Prenatal Vitamins Might Lower Risk of Second Child With Autism

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• Prior Pregnancies May Affect Your Tummy Tuck

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• Pumped Breast Milk Falls Short of Breastfed Version

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• Rare Set of 'Semi-Identical' Twins Identified in Australia

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• Road Rules on Smartphone Use Are Saving Bikers' Lives, Too

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• Routine Use of Antibiotics May Help After Complicated Vaginal Birth: Study

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• Seek Help Fast If You Have Heart Attack Symptoms on Vacation

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• Severe Morning Sickness Tied to Autism Risk in Kids

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• Should Air Quality Checks Be Part of Your Travel Planning?

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• Should Pregnant Women Worry About X-Rays?

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• Sleep Position Unlikely to Affect Baby's Health in Pregnancy, Study Finds

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• Sleepy Drivers Involved in 100,000 Crashes a Year

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• Smog Could Land Newborns in Intensive Care

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• Smoking Around Expectant Moms Can Harm Babies' Hearts

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• Smoking While Pregnant Sends SIDS Risk Soaring

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• Some Types of Epilepsy Pose More Risks During Pregnancy

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• Sperm DNA Damage May Lead to Repeat Miscarriages: Study

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• Still Too Many Highway Deaths Tied to Speeding

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• Stillbirth Risk Rises With Prolonged Pregnancies

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• Stress in Pregnancy May Affect Baby's Sex, Preterm Delivery Risk: Study

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• Stress Takes Toll in Very Complicated Births

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• Study Disputes Pregnancy Link to MS Relapses

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• Take at Least a Year Between Pregnancies: Study

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• The Benefits of Strength Training During Pregnancy

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• The Moose: A Rare But Often Deadly Road Hazard

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• Three Clues to Raised Risk of Miscarriage

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• Tongue, Lip Snip Surgeries May Be Overused in U.S. Newborns

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• Traveling Abroad? Make Sure Your Measles Shot Is Up to Date

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• Trouble Driving At Night? Yellow Lenses Won't Help

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• Trying to Conceive? Both Dad and Mom Should Give Up Drinking in Months Before

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• Two Factors at Birth Can Boost a Child's Obesity Risk

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• U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Hit 30-Year High in 2018: Report

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• Unplugging From Social Media on Vacation? It's Tough at First

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• Vehicle Exhaust Drives Millions of New Asthma Cases Annually

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• Voice-Assisted Tech Can Be a Driving Hazard

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• What Couples Considering IVF Need to Know

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• When Fido Comes Along on Your Vacation

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• Where Marijuana Is Legal, Many Teens Drive While High

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• Women's Exposure to Solvents at Work Tied to Autism in Children

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