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… Fluoride During Childhood On this page: Overview Overview … you use a rice-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste up to age 3. Ask your dentist if this is right for your child. Use a pea-sized amount for children ages 3 to 6 years. footnote 1 Tooth decay is reduced in …
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… Rhinoplasty On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … will pull back the skin. Parts of the bones and cartilage under the skin will be removed or reshaped. Then the … on a fully developed nose. This has usually occurred by age 15 or 16 in females and by age 17 or 18 in males. If …
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… Sensory and Motor Growth in Newborns On this page: Overview Overview Newborn senses … attracted to bold and contrasting patterns. By 3 months of age, infants can look directly at and follow objects. Around … usually develop 20/20 or 20/40 eyesight by 3 years of age. Newborn motor skills Motor skills develop as your …
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… Congenital Hydrocele On this page: … usually absorbed within a few months and at the latest by age 1 or 2. A hydrocele of the cord may be mistaken for an … remove the fluid if: Your child still has the hydrocele at age 2. The swelling comes and goes. The swelling causes …
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… Genetic Influences on Weight On this page: Overview Overview Genes influence … while women store more in the hips and thighs. As women age, more fat is stored in the abdomen. Both men and women lose muscle weight as they age. Genetics Obesity Weight Management …
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… blood to your brain. These arteries can be narrowed and damaged by plaque buildup ( atherosclerosis ). This plaque may … clots. Blood pressure medicines. These help prevent the damage to blood vessels that can cause plaque to build up. … Your stroke risk may be higher based on things like your age and health. Your doctor can help you understand your …
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… Lead Poisoning On this page: … in it, such as paint, dust, water, or food. Lead can damage almost every organ system. In children, too much lead in … slow the child's growth. In adults, lead poisoning can damage the brain and nervous system, the stomach, and the …
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… Newborn Rashes and Skin Conditions On this page: What … do with whether your child will have acne problems as a teenager. Tiny white spots very often appear on a newborn's face … go away. Mottling usually doesn't occur past 6 months of age. The baby has a rash. Babies can get heat rash , …
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… Menopause and Perimenopause On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens … reached menopause. In most cases, menopause happens around age 50. But everyone's body has its own time line. You may … many of them improve or go away. How is it diagnosed? Your age, your history of menstrual periods, and your symptoms …
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… High Blood Pressure On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … goal for your blood pressure based on your health and your age. High blood pressure (hypertension) means that the top … that you can't change. These risk factors include race, age, and having others in your family who have high blood …
