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Boston Globe Magazine reports on a recent paper from Boston Children’s David Ludwig, MD, PhD, and fellow Harvard researcher Walter Willett, MD that offers a catalog of mistakes in the history of nutritional advice in this country. Ludwig shares details around the evolution of his own diet over the years.

The Washington Post shares expert recommendations around the deciding factors behind a child’s first phone, including age and maturity level. Boston Children’s Michael Rich, MD, MPH, emphasizes that parents know their children better than anyone else.

The Boston Globe reports on the announcement last week that three big Boston hospitals — Boston Children’s, Boston Medical Center, and Brigham and Women’s — are partnering to spend $3 million to help poor families stay in their homes.