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Prenatal exposure to PM2.5 and black carbon is linked to lower infant cognitive scores. Eye-tracking shows poorer memory, with boys being more vulnerable.

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Every "What if?' is your child's brain trying to protect them. Here is how to gently free them from the nagging thoughts that won't let go.