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… Dengue Fever On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is dengue fever? … on children younger than 6 months. For older children up to age 12 years, use the lowest concentration available (10%). …
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… Staph Foodborne Illness On this page: Related Information What is staph foodborne … in dangerous amounts in foods that have no signs of spoilage, such as a bad smell. What causes it? Most people get …
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… High Blood Pressure in Children and Teens On this page: Related Information What is high blood … and what is high blood pressure depends on your child's age, sex, and height. The numbers change as your child …
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… Preventing Falls in Older Adults On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Every year, thousands of older … main causes of injury and loss of independence in people ages 65 and older. There are many reasons older people fall. …
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… Chronic Constipation On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Constipation may come and go … life. But you can work with your doctor to learn how to manage it with different treatments. What causes it? If there …
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… Aortic Aneurysm On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Related Information What is an … in the lining of the artery wall that lead to tissue damage. Genetics. Certain inherited conditions can affect the …
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… Birth Defects Testing On this page: Health Tools Types of Tests … Tests Second-Trimester Tests Deciding About Testing Related Information What are birth defects … The doctor looks at the test results—along with your age and other factors—to find out the chance that your baby …
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… Cataracts On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … Call Exams and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Surgery Related Information What are cataracts? … cloudy area in the lens of the eye. They block the passage of light to the retina . Nerve cells in the retina …
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… ovaries removed to prevent it. It is not for women at average risk for ovarian cancer. Deciding whether to have your … for ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer and breast cancer can be related to BRCA gene changes. Women from families who … menopause, talk with your doctor about starting hormone therapy after your surgery. Hormone therapy may help you …
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… about teen health Acne. Bullying. Depression. Being a teenager can be tough. Whether you're a teen or a parent, it's … information section Health Topics Abuse: Signs of Abuse-Related Injuries Acne Acne: Treatment With Alpha Hydroxy … and Teenagers Behaviour Rating Scales for ADHD Behaviour Therapy for ADHD Binge Eating Disorder Bipolar Disorder in …