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Is that diet soda killing you? New research links diet sodas to strokes,...
It’s a big, longtime question: Are the side effects that come with artificial sweetners in diet sodas worth saving the calories? A new study published in Stroke looked at 2,888 people in Framingham,...
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What is your family doing in May? Check our calendar of Austin events
Maker Faire Austin features interactive exhibits and hands-on workshops on everything from making soaps to using 3D printers. Contributed by Maker Faire Austin Family events happening in May Each month...
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Austin teen heads back to school after New Year’s Day heart transplant
Rome Henderson, 13, returned to school on Monday after having a heart transplant on New Year’s Day at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas. Robyn Henderson photos On Monday, 13-year-old Rome Henderson...
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Did you see Austin’s Zach Anner on “Speechless”?
Zach Anner fist bumps with Micah Fowler in a scene from “Speechless.” ABC/Richard Cartwright This week’s “Speechless” on ABC featured a guest role for Austin’s Zach Anner. Anner, you might remember,...
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Have a ton of children’s books? Donate them to Half Price books to give to...
Children’s books collected at the Half Price Books stores will be donated to local community organizations and schools as part of the Half Pint Library Book Drive. TY GREENLEES / STAFF It might seem...
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A hot weekend ahead: Plan your family fun, April 28-30
Hill Country Science Mill opens its Fossil Dig site on Sunday.Hill Country Science Mill. Brace yourself. It’s going to be a hot weekend with temperatures in the 90s Friday and Saturday, before cooling...
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It’s Teacher Appreciation Week. What do teachers really want?
Have a teacher like AISD’s Juli Naranjo who you just adore? Make sure to let her know all year long. RALPH BARRERA/ AMERICAN-STATESMAN All across schools in Central Texas, students are arriving with...
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Could bullying actually be on the decline? New study seems to say yes
Wikimedia Commons. A new study, which was released today by the American Academy of Pediatrics and will be in its June issue of “Pediatrics,” collected data from 246,306 students in 109 Maryland...
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Your infant, toddler doesn’t have healthy eating habits, study finds
Is your baby being encouraged to eat fruits and vegetables? Andy Sharp / For the American-Statesman. A new study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics today, which will be in the June issue...
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Guess who’s coming to the Texas Conference for Women? Lean In
Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg is coming to the Texas Conference for Women. Allison Shelley/Getty Images It’s true. Speakers are starting to be announced for the 2017 Texas...
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When looking at colleges, are you asking about mental health services?
Monday’s stabbing at the University of Texas looks to be the result of a mental health crisis. RELATED: UT STABBING LINKED TO MENTAL HEALTH, NOT TARGETED ATTACK, SOURCES SAY University of Texas...
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Moms, you need to be with your children more, author Erica Komisar says
What does your baby really need right from birth? A present mom, says author Erica Komisar. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN STATESMAN Moms, you’re supposed to be with your babies, says licensed social...
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My year of transformation: How I lost 50 pounds and why I did it
Today marks the day one year ago when I finally had to realize that there were things that I could not fix, people I could not please, but I could work on my weight. It’s been a rough five years in my...
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Forecast for this weekend: A ton of family fun, beautiful days ahead, May 5-7
A T. rex skull is part of “The Genesis Exhibit” at the Texas Museum of Science & Technology. The museum is celebrating its second birthday on Friday. Nicole Villalpando/American-Statesman Friday...
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Like Jimmy Kimmel, Austin family knows about Tetralogy of Fallot heart condition
Jimmy Kimmel’s heartfelt monologue Monday on the “terrifying thing” that his family had gone through had everyone talking about the proposed replacement for the Affordable Care Act and pre-existing...
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Do you swear like a mother? Kraft Macaroni and Cheese wants to teach you how
In honor of Mother’s Day, Kraft has released a new video with swearing expert Melissa Mohr, author of “Holy Sh*t: A History of Swearing.” Melissa Mohr teaches you to Swear Like a Mother. Kraft did a...
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Here we go again: Are you ready for STAAR testing?
Same song, second verse. Round 2 is getting under way today. Here’s what kids have going this week: May 8 Grades 3–4 Mathematics Grades 6–7 Mathematics Grade 5 Mathematics (retest) Grade 8...
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Is Texas a great place for working moms? Survey finds mixed results
Texas isn’t the worst state to be a working mom, but it certainly isn’t the best, says a new Wallet Hub survey. In fact, it came in No. 33. Where would we have to move if we wanted to live in the best...
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At risk for Zika? CDC now recommends getting tested before pregnancy
A batch of different types of mosquito breeds are being collected by City of Austin’s Danny Gonzalez on June 22. The city is sending collection samples of mosquitos caught in the trap for testing by...
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New Nanit baby monitor helps you track how baby sleeps
The Nanit can see your baby when he’s sleeping and tell you if he’s awake. Nanit [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qASwMefxodM&w=560&h=315]Is there such thing as too much information as a...
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