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… Ibuprofen Use in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview Ibuprofen (such … On the label, you'll find directions for your child's age or weight, the dose to give, and how often to give the … medicines. Infants usually need a different dose than older children do. And some liquid forms are stronger (more …
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… Food Safety: Tips for Grocery Shopping On this page: Overview Overview There are things … Do not buy meat or poultry that has a tear in the package or is leaking. Pick up your refrigerated and frozen … Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Foodborne Illness and Safe Food Handling Health and …
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… Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease On this page: Overview Overview Things that put … you have a male family member who was diagnosed before age 55 or a female family member who was diagnosed before … your risk. For example, your risk increases as you get older. You can help prevent coronary artery disease by …
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… processes alcohol means intoxication happens faster and damage can occur from lesser amounts of alcohol. Some reasons a … how sex and gender relate to alcohol use (PDF, 2.6 MB). Age People tend to lose lean body mass as they age, … more body fat and less water in the body to dilute alcohol. Older bodies also process alcohol less effectively, putting …
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… Breast Cancer On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … breast cancer are: Aging. Your risk increases as you get older. Being female. Male breast cancer is rare. Other risks … and Vomiting From Chemotherapy Cancer: Home Treatment for Constipation Cancer: Home Treatment for Diarrhea Cancer: …
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… Colorectal Cancer On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … these risk factors. Risk factors include: Your age. Getting older is a risk factor for colorectal cancer. Your race. … or stools that look black. Constant or frequent diarrhea, constipation, or a feeling that your bowel doesn't empty …
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… Hydrocortisone for Itching On this page: Overview Overview Hydrocortisone … or box. Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the … and Scrapes Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: …
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… Hydrocele On this page: … are common in newborns, they can also occur at any age in later life. What causes it? The cause of most … of hydrocele can occur at any age but is most common in men older than 40. What are the symptoms? Often a hydrocele does …
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… Stress Management: Helping Your Child With Stress Actionset Overview … your child with stress? Adults can help children and teenagers with stress in many ways. Three important things you … play, and individual and group sports. Write or draw. Older children often find it helpful to write about the …
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… Giardiasis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … as prescribed, so the infection doesn't return. You can manage your symptoms at home. If you have diarrhea, try eating … Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Diarrhea, Age 12 and …