|
|
The largest baby ever born weighed more than 23 pounds but died just 11 hours after his birth in 1879. The largest surviving baby was born in October 2009 in Sumatra, Indonesia, and weighed an astounding 19.2 pounds at birth.
Pregnant women usually experience a heightened sense of smell beginning late in the first trimester. Some experts call this the body's way of protecting a pregnant woman from foods that are unsafe for the fetus.
Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.
People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.
![To attain their goal of objectivity and accuracy in their research, sociologists must put away their ...](https://biology-forums.com/gallery/47/medium_632960_15_11_16_11_30_03_24096856.png)
![This red gasoline container holds about 30 gallons of gasoline and is used to fill vehicles used ...](https://biology-forums.com/gallery/29/medium_548020_25_05_17_3_10_42_295132149.png)