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… Medical tests Overview When you or someone in your care needs a medical test, you may have some questions. … To search for a specific medical test or procedure, enter your search term in the search box below. To browse for the …
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… after use. If you or someone you know uses heroin, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about a take-home naloxone kit. … the effect of opioids. A kit can help, and can even save your life, if you have taken too much heroin. You can get … Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People Drug Use and Your Health Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: …
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… Overcoming barriers to physical activity Last updated January 7, 2025 A barrier is something that prevents … in the way of getting and staying physically active. Assess your readiness to become or stay active, learn about common … the older adult Quick tips: Fitting physical activity into your day Fitness: Staying active when you have young …
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… Last updated August 14, 2013 Trying different breastfeeding … positions VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and … feeding methods VIDEO: Hand expressing milk VIDEO: Latching your baby … A video on breastfeeding positions …
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… Last updated August 14, 2013 You may choose choose to express … breastfeeding VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and … feeding methods VIDEO: Hand expressing milk VIDEO: Latching your baby … A video on hand expressing breastmilk …
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… Persons with kidney conditions Last updated October 1, 2023 Chronic Kidney Disease happens when … disease, aim to do regular physical activity to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Regular physical … medical complications, you can start physical activity by yourself or with family and friends. High-risk chronic …
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… Hepatitis Last updated July 1, 2022 Hepatitis is a virus that attacks the … (HealthLinkBC File #33) Immunize BC: Hepatitis A Protect Yourself From Hepatitis A When Travelling Hepatitis B You … B Virus Infection (HealthLinkBC File #40d) Protecting Your Baby against Hepatitis B at Birth (HealthLinkBC File …
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… Arthritis and osteoporosis Last updated December 12, 2024 Overview Learn about arthritis and … when high levels of uric acid cause crystals to form in your joints and soft tissues, leading to inflammation, pain and swelling. Learn more about gout and how your diet can help lower the risk of gout attacks: Gout …
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… It also depends on the birth control method she is using. Your ability to get pregnant gradually decreases as you age, … as soon as it's removed. It may take 3 to 18 months after your last shot to get pregnant. The progestin-only pill, … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
