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… outbreak 8,096 people became sick with SARS and 774 died. How is SARS spread? Like most respiratory illnesses, SARS is … does not appear to spread from a mother to her baby at birth. What are the symptoms? The main symptoms are a fever, … As a precaution, though, the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people who have …
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… intercourse, lower belly pain, and changes to your period. How are they diagnosed? If you see your doctor for pelvic … causes severe pain. Your doctor may suggest that you take birth control pills, which stop ovulation. This may prevent new …
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… "TIH-nee-uh VER-sih-kuh-ler") is a fungal infection that causes many small, flat spots on the skin. The spots may form patches, usually on parts of the upper body like the chest … colour. The patches often have fine scales and may itch. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor often can tell if you have …
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… Although asthma is a lifelong disease, treatment can help control it and help you stay healthy. What causes asthma? … symptoms every day. Or you may have something in between. How often you have symptoms can also change. When you have … newly diagnosed asthma in early adulthood: A longitudinal birth-cohort study. Lancet , 372(9643): 1058–1064. Etzel RA …
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… Overview Health Tools Prenatal Visits and Tests Testing For Birth Defects Health and Nutrition Body Changes Baby … partner and with your doctor if you have concerns about how you're feeling. Health Tools Health Tools help you make … your lower pelvic muscles. They may help prevent urine control problems (incontinence) after childbirth. In …
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… to your baby. Your diabetes will put your baby at risk for birth defects. This is especially true if you don't keep … For example, it can cause your baby to be very large. How can you prepare for a healthy pregnancy? It's important … of moderate to vigorous exercise each week. Exercise helps control your blood sugar. It also helps you stay at a …
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… decide which things are urgent and which can wait. Learning how to manage your time, activities, and commitments can be … parts to time management: prioritize tasks and activities, control procrastination, and manage commitments. How can you … a major problem, such as paying the electric bill today because your electricity will be turned off tomorrow. Many …
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… palsy (CP) is a problem that makes it hard for a child to control movement. It's caused by injury to the brain. Usually this injury happens before birth. The brain injury that causes CP doesn't get worse … In others, symptoms aren't clear until early childhood. How is it diagnosed? The doctor will do a physical …
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… pregnant, you may want to develop a plan about where and how to deliver your baby. You can consider who you want to have at the birth and where it will take place. It can also be helpful to take childbirth classes during your pregnancy. This will help you …
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… starts. It may take several years for the hormones that control menstruation to reach a balance. Periods also may … as diabetes or irritable bowel syndrome. Medicines such as birth control methods. These may cause lighter, less … Missed or irregular periods No Missed or irregular periods How old are you? Less than 15 years Less than 15 years 15 to …