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… attack and stroke. The benefit is greatest for people at high risk of heart attack and stroke. If you have a low risk … tools are not perfect. They may show that your risk is higher or lower than it really is. But the tools can give … Your doctor is likely to recommend a statin if you are at high risk of heart attack or stroke. For example, you may be …
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… the risk of ovarian cancer and breast cancer. If you are at high risk, surgery can lower your risk. If you aren't at high risk for cancer, having your ovaries removed isn't … risk of heart disease and osteoporosis . These risks may be higher for people who are younger when their ovaries are …
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… . These infections can happen if you've engaged in high-risk sexual behaviour. Irritants and injuries A sore … different than usual symptoms Does your child make a harsh, high-pitched sound when he or she breathes in? This often … a loud cough that sounds like a barking seal. Yes Harsh, high-pitched sound when breathing No Harsh, high-pitched …
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… temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How high is the fever? The answer may depend on how you took the … to worry about. But be sure to watch for other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral …
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… temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How high is the fever? The answer may depend on how you took the … to worry about. But be sure to watch for other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral …
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… both breasts removed is recommended for women at very high risk of breast cancer. For example, those who have … positive for a breast cancer (BRCA) gene change are at very high risk. These high-risk women often have their breasts removed before they …
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… may be as low as 36.3°C (97.4°F) in the morning or as high as 37.6°C (99.6°F) in the late afternoon. Your … are exposed to hot weather. Fever temperatures A fever is a high body temperature. A temperature of up to 38.9°C (102°F) … Most healthy children and adults can tolerate a fever as high as 39.4°C (103°F) to 40°C (104°F) for short periods of …
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… temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How high is the fever? The answer may depend on how you took the … to worry about. But be sure to watch for other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral …
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… outside. This medicine can raise the level of certain fats (triglycerides) in your blood. So you may be more likely to … outside. This medicine can raise the level of certain fats (triglycerides) in your blood. So you may be more likely to … outside. This medicine can raise the level of certain fats (triglycerides) in your blood. So you may be more likely to …
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… occur? Any home, school, office, or other building can have high levels of radon. Radon is found in new and old … of uranium, you may be more likely to be exposed to high levels of radon. But the construction features and … tobacco smoking. footnote 1 People who smoke have an even higher risk of lung cancer from radon exposure than people …