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Tattoo and Piercing Safety

… done with a piercing gun. These instruments increase your risk of infection because they cannot be sterilized between … done with a piercing gun. These instruments increase your risk of infection because they cannot be sterilized between …

Yellow Fever and Recommended Immunizations

… or a travel medicine doctor beforehand to evaluate your risk and consider whether you need to be immunized for … or a travel medicine doctor beforehand to evaluate your risk and consider whether you need to be immunized for …

Pregnancy Choosing a Health Professional

… of pregnant women. Perinatologists , who specialize in high-risk pregnancy . Family doctors who provide pregnancy … of pregnant women. Perinatologists , who specialize in high-risk pregnancy . Family doctors who provide pregnancy …

Pregnancy Varicose Veins

… Varicose veins are common during pregnancy. To lower your risk, use measures that are safe during pregnancy. Avoid … Varicose veins are common during pregnancy. To lower your risk, use measures that are safe during pregnancy. Avoid …

Measuring Your Waist

… fat is on your belly. Having extra belly fat increases your risk of health problems such as heart disease and diabetes. … fat is on your belly. Having extra belly fat increases your risk of health problems such as heart disease and diabetes. …

Sleep Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well

Smoking Sexual and Reproductive Problems

… while using hormonal birth control increases a woman's risks for other health problems, such as blood clots, heart … while using hormonal birth control increases a woman's risks for other health problems, such as blood clots, heart …

Multiple Pregnancy Preterm Birth

… footnote 1 The earlier babies are born, the greater their risk of health problems. When babies are born too early, … footnote 1 The earlier babies are born, the greater their risk of health problems. When babies are born too early, …

Tips for Parents of Children With Epilepsy

… has epilepsy , there are many ways to lower his or her risk of injury and avoid embarrassment sometimes caused by … has epilepsy , there are many ways to lower his or her risk of injury and avoid embarrassment sometimes caused by …

Persons with arthritis

… of moderate to vigorous- intensity activity, such as brisk walking, per week and muscle strengthening activity … for too long is not good for your joints and increases your risk of developing many chronic conditions including heart …