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… Heart Murmur On this page: … In adults, abnormal murmurs are most often caused by damaged heart valves. Heart valves operate like one-way gates, … into and out of the heart. When disease or an infection damages a heart valve, it can cause scarring and can affect how …
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… Independent Living for People With Disabilities On this page: Overview Overview Some teens and … living that teens and young adults require. Community agencies help people with disabilities make the transition … adjust to independent living. Find out about local agencies that help people with disabilities to live on their …
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… Colorectal Cancer Test Recommendations On this page: Overview Overview Your … high risk, experts recommend regular screening for adults ages 50 to 74. footnote 1 Talk with your doctor about your … high risk, experts recommend regular screening for adults ages 50 to 74. footnote 1 Talk with your doctor about your …
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… Taste Changes On this page: Overview Overview Taste changes may include the complete loss of taste (ageusia), partial loss of taste (hypogeusia), a distorted … Taste changes may include the complete loss of taste (ageusia), partial loss of taste (hypogeusia), a distorted …
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… Your Young Child's Natural (Uncircumcised) Penis On this page: Overview Overview Until the … the penis only. Pulling the foreskin back too early can damage it and cause scar tissue to form. When you're able to … Circumcision Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and Development, Newborn Male …
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… some diseases. Usually your baby can safely be born at this age. 40 weeks Head hair is usually present. The testicles of …
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… Productive Coughs On this page: Overview Overview A productive … that drains down the back of the throat ( post-nasal drainage ). Home treatment may be all that is needed to provide … relief if you have a productive cough and post-nasal drainage but do not have other symptoms. A productive cough in a …
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… Child Safety: Washing Toys to Prevent Germs On this page: Overview Overview Washing and … This method is a good choice for surfaces that might be damaged by chemical disinfectants, such as some furniture. … reach of children. Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years …
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… Child Safety: Guns and Firearms On this page: Overview Overview The Canadian Paediatrics Society encourages parents to avoid keeping guns and firearms in the home … Childhood Fears and Exposure to Violence Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years …
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… Mucous Cyst Ganglions On this page: Overview Overview Mucous cyst … occur when osteoarthritis symptoms develop, at middle age or older. This type of ganglion is more common in women … occur when osteoarthritis symptoms develop, at middle age or older. This type of ganglion is more common in women …
