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… Non-Prescription Antacids for Heartburn On this page: Overview Overview Many people take … may reduce the amount of acid that comes in contact with your esophagus. Examples of non-prescription antacids … include: Rolaids. Mylanta. Gaviscon. Tums. Be careful when you take over-the-counter antacid medicines. Many of …
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… updated December 3, 2024 Overview It's easy to focus on your newborn baby after giving birth. As a parent, you'll also need special care. Here are some tips to help manage some … managing postpartum depression Taking care of yourself when your baby is fussy Caring for your body after birth …
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… Best of Shift Work On this page: Get started Get started When you work nights or rotating shifts, taking good care of … harder to remember to take any prescription medicines you need to take. Try setting an alert on your phone, using a …
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… Babyproofing your home for the first year Last updated August 7, 2013 … and give you peace of mind. It's best to get one before you need it. That way, you'll be prepared for the day when a new skill like crawling appears. Here are some tips …
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… On this page: Overview Overview As your child with Down syndrome enters puberty, grooming and hygiene become increasingly important. Your child may need to learn new habits to stay well groomed. Cleanliness … dry skin or eczema . After girls start menstruating, help them learn to use pads or tampons. Discuss how to keep track …
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… is unintentional severe weight loss caused by severe heart failure. The weight loss might be life-threatening. … cachexia can require supplemental nutrition. How it happens Heart failure may cause blood to back up into the liver and … allow for adequate absorption of nutrients from the food you eat. Heart failure may force you to work harder to …
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… and spread.  It can present unique challenges when it comes to eating well and being physically active. … and recurrence Healthy eating advice is the same whether you want to lower your risk of getting cancer or are a … of developing new cancers and health conditions (such as heart disease and osteoporosis). Learn more: Active For …
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… this page: Overview Overview You may hear about other approaches to treat ASD, such as … may be harmful or have risks associated with them. When you're thinking about any type of treatment, find out … treatment goals or target behaviours. Is said not to need scientific research because it has no risks or side …
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… Preventing Poisoning in Young Children On this page: Overview … Use the lowest-risk form and the smallest amount of product needed. Never leave a poisonous product unattended, even for a moment. Many poisonings occur when an adult becomes distracted by the doorbell, a …
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… along the shaft of the penis that is most noticeable when the penis is soft (flaccid). A bent or curved … diagnosed using a medical history and physical examination. Your doctor will ask you questions about when you first … your doctor see where the erectile tissue is scarred. Other tests that may be ordered include: An X-ray or ultrasound, …