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• All Newborns Should Have Ears Screened, Task Force Says
  Up to 3 of every 1,000 U.S. babies born with hearing loss, experts note
  
• Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Endangers Neurotrophin Levels
  These peptides are critical for normal development of the brain, study says
  
• Suckling Infant Triggers 'Trust' Hormone in Moms
  Breast-feeding releases oxytocin, involved in bonding, release of milk in humans, animals
  
• Breast-Fed Babies Have Fewer GI Infections
  But they're more likely to be iron-deficient, study finds
  
• Gene Mutation Puts Some Kids at Risk for Tobacco Addiction
  Having 2 copies of variant, puffing before age 17 boosted odds for being heavy smoker
  
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