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… Heat Rash On this page: Overview Related Information Overview What is heat rash? Heat rash ( prickly … ducts become blocked and swell and often leads to discomfort and itching. Heat rash is most common in babies, but it … so that his or her skin can acclimate. Related Information Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Heat-Related Illnesses …
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… Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Children and Teens On this page: Overview Related … want to check the vision of children and teens who have refractive errors that impact their sight. If nearsightedness is … Amblyopia Colour Blindness Farsightedness (Hyperopia) Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early …
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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Adults On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Experts do not recommend … you should be tested. The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (CTFPHC) recommends using a risk calculator such …
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… Feelings of Insecurity On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Grief is a natural response to the loss … It may be hard to handle new decisions, understand information, and take care of your personal duties. You may … someone you know talks about suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of …
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… assisted-living facility. The abuser's job is to help care for the vulnerable adult. Self-neglect. In addition to abuse … examples are misuse of medicines or physical restraints and force-feeding. Forced sexual contact. This includes rape, … water or fluids). Malnutrition (not enough food). Untreated health problems. Pressure injuries (pressure sores). Unclean …
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… to Avoid and Remove Ticks On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Most ticks do not carry diseases, and most tick bites do not cause serious health problems. But it is important to avoid and check for … are some tick-removal devices that you can buy. If you are active outdoors in areas where there are a lot of ticks, you …
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… Treatment Guidelines On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The goal in treating … footnote 1 The two main types of treatment are: Heart-healthy lifestyle. Medicines called statins. The way you … weight if you need to, and stay at a healthy weight. Be active on most, if not all days of the week. Don't smoke. …
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… Considerations Choosing a Surgeon and Facility Related Information Overview Cosmetic surgery and procedures change, … restore, or enhance your appearance. There are many reasons for wanting to do this. If you want to change your … Surgery always involves some risk. The risks depend on your health and the type of procedure you have. They can range …
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… Vegetarian Diets On this page: Overview Eating a Healthy Diet Vegetarian Diets for Children and Teens Related Information Overview What is a vegetarian diet? In …
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… High-Risk Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related Information Overview What is a high-risk pregnancy? Your … high-risk if you or your baby has an increased chance of a health problem. Many things can put you at high risk. Being … called "high-risk" may sound scary. But it's just a way for doctors to make sure that you get special attention …
