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… Excision of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect How … basal cell and squamous cell cancers (carcinomas) from your skin. Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the skin. Most cases of these types of cancer can be cured if they are found and removed …
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… Tools Signs That a Child Is Being Bullied How Children Can Discourage Bullying What Children Should Do if They Are … Using technology to bully is called cyberbullying. The types of bullying include: Physical. This can be things like … have drug and alcohol problems, and break the law. If you think your child is being bullied—or is bullying someone …
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… a plan ahead of time. Knowing why you want to eat healthier can help you make changes in your eating habits. And writing … and/or cholesterol. Reach a healthy weight for your body type. What are the short-term goals that will help you get … will tell you whether your diet is helping to control your diabetes. Periodic blood tests can measure your cholesterol …
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… pressure, pain, and stuffiness (congestion). Decongestants can be taken by mouth as a pill or liquid (oral) or used as … behind the pharmacist's counter or require a prescription. You may need to ask the pharmacist for it or have a … such as heart disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, diabetes, or an overactive thyroid. Decongestants may also …
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… Living well during your pregnancy Last updated September 17, 2024 Healthy … activity are part of a healthy pregnancy. These resources can help you learn about staying healthy before and during … eating Vegetarian diet Taking supplements Gestational diabetes Food safety Physical activity Healthy weight …
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… Chickenpox: Controlling the Itch Actionset Overview When you or your child has chickenpox , the rash that develops can be very uncomfortable. Although the severity of the rash … fingernails or on the skin of your hands. Scarring. You can treat itching from the chickenpox rash at home with …
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… Aging Well: Making Your Home Fall-Proof Actionset Overview Getting around your home safely can be a challenge if you have injuries or health problems … or dementia also have to be careful not to fall. You can make your home safer with a few simple measures. How can
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… benefits for people who have heart failure. It may help you to: Have fewer symptoms. For example, you may feel less … depends on how bad your heart failure is. But even if you can do only a small amount of exercise, it's better than not doing any exercise at all. How can you safely start an exercise program? Making a plan for …
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… Actionset Overview Setting an easy daily or weekly goal can motivate you to walk for your health. Experts recommend at least 2½ … goal of walking briskly for at least 30 minutes a day. You can try to do this 5 days a week or more. Find a walking …
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… Psoriasis is most common in adults. But children and teens can get it too. How can you protect your skin, scalp, and nails? Caring for your …