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… Schizophrenia: When Hospital Care is Needed On this page: Overview … can be because of severe symptoms or for other reasons. You may have to go to the hospital if: You're having a …
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… Urinary Problems and Prostate Cancer On this page: Overview Overview … cancer The urethra—the tube that carries urine from your bladder and through your penis—passes through the middle of the prostate gland . When the prostate presses against the urethra, you can have …
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… Eating Disorders: Things That Put a Person at Risk On this page: Overview Overview … that can add to the risk may help to see a problem early when it is easier to treat. Anorexia … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Hip Fractures: What Increases Your Risk On this page: Overview … Overview In older adults, hip fractures are usually caused by a fall. Even a slight fall can …
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… Interactive Tool: Are You Ready to Quit Smoking? On this page: What does this … You may think that the benefits of smoking outweigh its risks or that you can't stop smoking. Thinking about it. You …
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… Animal and Human Bites: When Stitches Are Needed On this page: Overview Related … of the person bitten. It is important to determine if your wound needs to be closed by a health professional. Your risk of infection increases the longer the wound remains …
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… COVID-19: People Who Are at High Risk for Serious Illness On this page: Overview Overview … disease, or high blood pressure. Tuberculosis (TB). HIV. Cancer or getting treatment for cancer. Conditions that … if you're outside. Choose outdoor visits and activities when possible. If you have to spend time indoors with …
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… Blood Pressure Numbers: When to Get Help On this page: Overview Overview What do your blood pressure numbers mean? Blood pressure is a … Call 9-1-1 anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if: You passed out (lost …
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… Why Work Breaks Help You Be Productive On this page: Getting Started Getting … Find what restores you, and take the time to do that. Here are some ideas to try. Sprinkle short breaks throughout your … outside or maybe in another room. Use your weekends wisely. When you can, use the weekend as a mini-holiday. Taking just …
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… Cancer Support: Being an Active Patient On this page: … life. That's why it's important to be an active patient. When you're actively involved in decisions about your care, … most common side effects of each treatment? What are the risks? How long will treatment take? Are there costs not …
