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… Choosing a Vitamin and Mineral Supplement On this page: Health Tools Topic … that provide a lot more than the RDA can cause health problems. This is especially important for minerals and the … such as cancer, diabetes , heart disease , or digestive problems. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. …
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… Phenylketonuria (PKU) On this page: Conditions Basics … up in the blood and lead to intellectual disability and problems with the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Early treatment can help prevent most problems. Babies born with PKU need to start treatment soon …
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… Asthma in Older Adults: Managing Treatment On this page: Overview Overview Diagnosis and … prescribe asthma medicines that avoid making other medical problems worse and that interact the least with other … prescribe asthma medicines that avoid making other medical problems worse and that interact the least with other …
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… ADHD and Hyperactivity On this page: Overview Overview What is … to inappropriate or excessive activity for a person's age or situation. Hyperactivity is not always a continuous … when they do not show it. Some symptoms are common in all age groups, such as talking excessively or having difficulty …
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… Preterm Labour On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens … birth, but it may. A baby born too early may have serious problems, such as chronic lung disease. This is because many … yet. The earlier a baby is born, the higher the risk of problems. What causes it? Preterm labour can be caused by a …
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… Normal Menstrual Cycle On this page: Overview Normal Menstrual Cycle Menarche and the … Or you may have mild to severe symptoms. If you have problems, ask your doctor about over-the-counter medicine. … Or you may have mild to severe symptoms. If you have problems, ask your doctor about over-the-counter medicine. …
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… or get pregnant while taking it. They may have a miscarriage, or their infant may be born with severe birth defects. … in your blood. So you may be more likely to get health problems such as heart disease. For this reason, you need to … in your blood. So you may be more likely to get health problems such as heart disease. For this reason, you need to …
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… Violent Behaviour in Children and Teens On this page: Overview Overview Violence causes … violent shows on TV, videos, or the internet Gang membership or having a strong desire to become part of a gang … of bullying Poor school performance or attendance Frequent problems with figures of authority What can you do if you …
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… big swings in your levels. People who use pumps have fewer problems with very low blood sugar. Insulin pumps are very … doctor recommend an insulin pump? Your doctor might encourage you to get an insulin pump if: You have big swings in … their blood sugar levels. People who use pumps have fewer problems with very low blood sugar. For some people, pumps …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Eat Independently On this page: Overview Overview Children with … eating solid food. Most children overcome these types of problems, although they will likely master eating skills at a later age than other children. If you have problems feeding your baby or don't think he or she is …