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Things that you want to be aware of as you lose the weight.

Things that you want to be aware of as you lose the weight.

A woman standing on a smart scale

a photo of burgers and fries next to vegetables

a close-up of fat cells under a microscope

An expectant mother lays down on an exam table in a hospital gown during a routine check-up. She has her belly exposed as the doctor palpates her abdomen to verify the position of the baby.

In this photo illustration, a pregnant woman shows her belly.

An illustration of a pensive Viking woman sitting by the sea

A new study used functional magnetic resonance imaging to show dramatic changes in the brain during pregnancy. Pregnancy increased gray matter loss and reshaped the default mode network, which is responsible for the mind wandering and a sense of identity.

Abortion rights demonstrators gather near the Washington Monument during a nationwide rally in support of abortion rights in Washington, D.C., on May 14, 2022.

A child covering his mouth.

10 week old fetal human hand with muscles highlighted

A newborn baby with lots of hair

Adorable 3-month-old twin boys

Infographic: The layers and functions of the human skin.

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infographic of nuclear power plant

Fukushima fuel rod infographic

infographic of human body sweat

Today�s GoFIgure looks at phobias, defined as irrational fears of things which are not likely to be dangerous.

A small phallic stalagmite is encircled by a 500-year-old bracelet carved from shell with Maya-like imagery