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… the facts Your options Start having screening mammograms at age 40 (or anytime in your 40s). Start having screening mammograms at age 50. This information is for women who are choosing to … cancer. The risk for breast cancer goes up as you get older. In general, women younger than 50 are at a lower risk …
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… Getting Enough Fibre On this page: Overview Overview Why is fibre … amount of fibre? In general, experts recommend that men ages 19 and older try to get 38 grams of fibre a day. Women ages 19 and …
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… Getting Enough Calcium and Vitamin D On this page: Topic … and as an adult. It helps keep your bones strong as you get older and protects against possible breaks. Your body also … get enough vitamin D may not grow as much as others their age. They also have a chance of getting a rare disease …
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… Asthma: Ways to Take Inhaled Medicines On this page: Overview Overview When you use … available. And one type may be better for certain people or age groups or certain medicines. Here are the different … medicine. A spacer is recommended for children age 5 and older. A spacer and a face mask are recommended for children …
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… Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Hyperthyroidism On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … Young people get rid of radioactive iodine faster than older adults. Drink plenty of fluids during this time to … Nausea or vomiting, which is usually mild. Constipation or diarrhea. Fatigue. Unusually low ( hypothyroidism ) or …
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… Radioactive Iodine Treatment On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … Young people get rid of radioactive iodine faster than older adults. Drink plenty of fluids during this time to … Nausea or vomiting, which is usually mild. Constipation or diarrhea. Fatigue. Unusually low ( hypothyroidism ) or …
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… Prostate Cancer On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … semen.) Most cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed in men older than 65. It usually grows slowly and can take years to … your doctor or a counsellor. If you are vomiting or have diarrhea: Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. …
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… Elbow Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … old are you? Less than 5 years Less than 5 years 5 years or older 5 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This …
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… Take Action Open/close information section Health Topics Age-Related Hearing Loss Allergic Rhinitis Allergic … (Swimmer's Ear) Ear Infections Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Ear Tube Surgery Earwax Endoscopic Surgery for …
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… Eye Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … racquet.) Blows to the eye Direct blows to the eye can damage the skin and other tissues around the eye, the eyeball, … old are you? Less than 4 years Less than 4 years 4 years or older 4 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
