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… Medicines That Cause Hearing Loss On this page: Overview Overview Medicines that … They are a common cause of hearing loss, especially in older adults who have to take medicine on a regular basis. …
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… Hip Fractures: What Increases Your Risk On this page: Overview Overview In … drinks . Not being active. Moderate amounts of weight-bearing exercise, such as walking and dancing, can help keep bones strong. Having certain medical problems. Some medical conditions, such as Ménière's …
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… Sexual and Reproductive Organs Learning Center Learn about your sexual and reproductive … organ health Some sexual and reproductive organ problems are fairly common, like a vaginal yeast infection … for Breast or Ovarian Cancer Female Genital Problems and Injuries Female Sexual Problems Fibrocystic Breasts Find …
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… Sexual Health Learning Center Learn about sexual health Sexual health can … to talk about at any age. But knowing the types of common problems that can occur and what you can do to treat them … problems to sexually transmitted infections to genital injuries. No matter what the problem, our topics can help …
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… Child Safety: Strollers and Shopping Carts On this page: Overview Overview Strollers Taking … soon as your baby is born and can keep using one well into early childhood. Take some general precautions to avoid … child could tip the stroller over. Shopping carts Most injuries from shopping carts involve children younger than 5 …
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… Thumb-Sucking Versus Pacifier Use On this page: Overview Overview Many parents of a … they should substitute a pacifier for the thumb. So far, research does not show that one is preferable over the other. … is a habit past age 4, the child may develop dental problems. Also, it may be more difficult for a child to stop …
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… Child Safety: Bathing On this page: Overview Overview Many drowning and non-fatal drowning injuries occur in the bathtub and can be prevented by … bath. Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Current as …
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… Heart Attack and Stroke in Women: Reducing Your Risk On this page: Overview Overview Heart … can increase their risk. These include pregnancy-related problems as well as medicines they may be taking, such as …
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… and stopping when it's time Last updated August 10, 2013 Learn about the pros and cons of using soothers.  For some … comforting or breastfeeding. Soother use can contribute to ear infections. If your toddler experiences frequent ear … Try to get your child to stop by four or five years of age - before permanent teeth come in. To help your child to …
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… is helpful if your doctor suspects that disease or nerve damage is causing your pain. An MRI may find other problems that have nothing to do with your low back pain. … What causes low back pain? In most cases, there isn't a clear cause. But some common causes include injury, overuse or …