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Johnny Depp: Sexiest Dad Alive!

By JustMommies

People magazine has released their annual Sexiest Men Alive list! In at #1 this year, 46-year-old dad Johnny Depp! Not only was Depp chosen for his swashbuckling ways in the 'Pirates' film series, but for being such a dedicated father to his two children. He told the mag, "I could sit there all day and do nothing but watch them grow." » Read more

Two Tweens Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

By JustMommies

A new CNN report reveals a troubling trend in cases of breast cancer among young women, as two girls, just 11 and 13, are battling the disease. While it is very rare to get breast cancer at such a young age, the numbers of younger women with the disease is on the rise, and experts aren't sure what the reason is. » Read more

Relax and you will get pregnant?

By JustMommies

You have probably heard this before. If you stress yourself out while trying to conceive it can keep you from getting pregnant. But, is there any truth to this? New research suggests that stress can have a negative impact on fertility. » Read more

Report: Most SIDS Deaths Occur During Co-Sleeping

By JustMommies

A new report out of Britain finds that over half of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) incidents occur during co-sleeping with an adult or another child. Recent alcohol and drug use by a parent and co-sleeping on couches both play key factors. » Read more

Michael Jackson's Kids to Appear in Reality Show?

By JustMommies

Michael Jackson's three children, Prince, Blanket, and Paris, are said to be included in A&E's upcoming reality show about the Jackson family, sources tell Us Weekly. » Read more

Funding for Autism Research Nearly Doubles

By Justmommies

Yahoo! news released an article written by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, where she reveals an important initiative for President Obama's administration -- autism research. » Read more

Daily Sweets: Turning Kids into Violent Adults?

By JustMommies

A new study out of Britain suggests that kids who consume sweets daily are more likely to become violent when they are adults. » Read more

The Story Behind the 19-Pound Newborn!

By JustMommies

Do believe the headlines! A woman from Indonesia gave birth to a 19.2 pound baby boy on Monday via c-section, Today reports. » Read more

Pregnant Woman Gets Pregnant Again - While Carrying First Baby!

By JustMommies

According to ABC News, Julia Grovenburg was in for the surprise of her life when she went to get an ultrasound and doctors discovered not one but two babies, one about two weeks younger than the other. » Read more

Exercise During Pregnancy Results in Healthy-Sized Newborn

By JustMommies

Exercising during pregnancy for first-time, expectant mothers can impact the size of their newborns, according to Norwegian researchers. A new HealthDay article reveals the statistics, published in the October issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology. » Read more