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… Helping Your Teen Become a Safe Driver On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Most parents are nervous about their teenager driving a car. As a parent, you are right in your …
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… Osteoporosis Risk Factors On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Whether a person develops … that increase your risk for osteoporosis include: Your age. Bones naturally become thinner as you get older. Having …
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… Choosing a Substitute Decision-Maker (SDM) On this page: Overview Choosing Your Substitute Decision-Maker … Needs to Know How to Name a Substitute Decision-Maker Related Information Overview What is a substitute … Your substitute decision-maker (SDM) (health care agent, proxy, surrogate) can make decisions about the kind …
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… Diverticulitis On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk … to Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Related Information What is … The possibility of having diverticulitis increases with age. You may be more likely to develop diverticulitis if …
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… Multiple Sclerosis: Alternative Treatments On this page: Overview Related Information Overview There is no cure for … to stress and trauma. Viral infection while at a young age that causes a permanent, partial breakdown in the immune …
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… Syndrome: Helping Your Child Avoid Social Problems On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Your child may have … to abuse, injury, and other types of harm. You can help manage and prevent these types of problems by being aware and …
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… Dealing With Emergencies On this page: Overview Legal Protection CPR Related Information Overview Emergencies Review this topic … to avoid choking, see preventing choking . Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger . Head Injury, Age 4 and Older . Heart …
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… Miscarriage On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Coping With Grief Related Information What is a miscarriage? …
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… Talking With Your Child About Sex On this page: Overview Related Information Overview All children have … choices about sex. Talking about sex does not encourage sexual activity in children. Talking openly and honestly …
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… Insect Repellents On this page: Overview Related Information Overview You can lower your … DEET causes cancer or other illnesses. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and other experts suggest that it is …
