Drop something in front of a 2-year-old, and she's likely to pick it up for you. Can't get into a cabinet because your hands are full? Count on the watchful toddler to wander over and open the door.  When Michael Tomasello watches young children in the experiments he's designed, he sees acts of altruism and cooperation—along with more examples of what sets humans apart from other species.

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Last year an FDA advisory panel recommended that the agency ban over-the-counter decongestants, antihistamines and cough suppressants for children under the age of 6. Now, drug companies have voluntarily decided to advise parents not to give these medicines to children under age 4. We asked Alan Greene, MD, clinical professor of pediatrics, to explain the changes.

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Creating sports teams composed exclusively of overweight children can slow their weight gain, according to Stanford researchers. The teams can also foster a newfound love of sports and physical activity that may launch them into a life of regular exercise.

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