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Foodborne Illness During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related … Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy can put your baby at risk for serious problems. Infection usually occurs from …
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… Abdominal Pain and Other Illness On this page: Overview Overview Many chronic illnesses can cause belly (abdominal) pain. These illnesses include sickle cell disease , diabetes , …
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… Chronic Illness: Help for Caregivers On this page: Overview … may be hungrier later in the afternoon or evening. Offer food more often, including snacks throughout the day. Prepare a variety of foods that are easier to chew. Some examples of soft foods …
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… Osteoporosis Risk Factors On this page: Overview … physical activity later in life. Things that increase your risk for osteoporosis include: Your age. Bones naturally … or an eating disorder, can increase your risk for osteoporosis. Having certain surgeries, such as …
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… High-Risk Pregnancy On this page: Overview … The conditions listed below put you and your baby at a higher risk for problems, such as slowed growth for the … get down on your knees so your rear end (buttocks) is higher than your head. This will decrease the pressure on …
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… Anesthesia: Health Risks On this page: Overview Overview … examination to check on your health and to find any health risks that may affect your anesthesia care. Tell your … health products. Some medical problems may increase your risk of complications when you are receiving anesthesia. …
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… Hepatitis B and C: Risk of Liver Cancer On this page: Overview Related … lead to cirrhosis . The damage that results increases the risk of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). If you have … therapy to treat chronic HBV infection may lower your risk for developing liver cancer. If you have chronic HCV …
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… Osteoporosis Risk in Younger Women On this page: Related … women, especially in their 30s and 40s, are at lower risk for osteoporosis than older women. But your risk increases if you: Have already gone through menopause. …
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… High-Risk Sexual Behaviour On this page: Overview Related … makes a healthy relationship. Teens and young adults are at higher risk than adults. Examples of high-risk sexual … makes a healthy relationship. Teens and young adults are at higher risk than adults. Examples of high-risk sexual …
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… Hepatitis C: Your Risk for Cirrhosis On this page: Overview Related … & W. Thomas London MD - Hepatology … Hepatitis C Your Risk for Cirrhosis …