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… Worried About Using Opioids? On this page: Overview Overview Opioids are used … opioids. You can no longer do your main jobs at work, at school, or at home. You keep using, even though doing so … opioids. You can no longer do your main jobs at work, at school, or at home. You keep using, even though doing so …
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… Healthy lifestyle actions to reduce and manage stress Last updated September 1, 2018 Stress is a normal … of the situation Challenges are opportunities for personal growth Reflect on stressful situations and learn from your … your life and make decisions Delegate to others. Have your children or family help out with chores and jobs they are …
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… problem that causes skin cells to grow too quickly. This growth causes thick, white, silvery, or red patches of skin … or lower back. Psoriasis is most common in adults. But children and teens can get it too. How can you protect your … psoriasis in most people. But too much sun exposure can damage the skin and cause skin cancer. Also, sunburns can …
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… Anabolic Steroids On this page: What are anabolic … Shrink the testicles. Cause you not to be able to father children. Enlarge the breasts. In women, anabolic steroids … for the same problems as adults who use them. Also, bone growth in teens may stop before it is complete. The teen may …
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… Positional Plagiocephaly (Flattened Head) On this page: … Flat head syndrome doesn't hurt your baby. And in most children it goes away on its own when the child can sit and … seat when he or she is riding in a car. Growth and Development, Newborn Current as of: March …
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… Genetics On this page: Overview Overview What are genes? … the biological information that parents pass to their children. Genes control the growth and development of cells. Genes are made of DNA …
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… Corporal Punishment On this page: Overview Overview Corporal … of worthlessness, anger, resentment, and confusion. Causing children to have trouble forming close relationships, … Effective alternatives to corporal punishment depend on the age of your child and include: Using distraction. Using …
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… Jellyfish Stings: Allergic Reaction On this page: Overview Overview The reaction that … affect the severity of your reaction include: Your size, age, and general health. The location and how much of your … Permanent scars may occur at the site of a sting. Small children are at risk for stings in the mouth if they put a …
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… Helping Your Newborn Learn On this page: Overview Overview There are lots of … and wiggling arms and legs—that your baby is happy and eager to interact. Pay attention to the sound of your baby's … sounds are also appropriate. Cognitive Growth in Newborns Growth and Development, Newborn …
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… Ectopic Pregnancy On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens … a tubal ectopic pregnancy can cause fallopian tube damage and cause heavy bleeding that could be deadly. So unless … to check on the size of your uterus and feel for growths or tenderness in your belly. A blood test that …