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… your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high blood pressure is … seeds or hemp hearts on yogurt or oatmeal If you have kidney disease, or take medication to lower blood pressure, … is good for your health. Alcohol increases the risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke and several …
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… . It affects the digestive tract and, in serious cases, the kidneys. There are many strains of E. coli , and most are … uremic syndrome (HUS) which can result in kidney failure, anemia and internal bleeding. HUS can be especially harmful … weakened immune systems and pregnant women. Where does the disease come from? E. coli is present in the intestines and …
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… Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the … affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the brain and reproductive organs. TB is curable. … to your health care provider if you have HIV infection, chronic kidney disease, cancer, diabetes or have a weak …
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… regular medical care, such as mild to moderate asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer or anemia Health conditions causing difficulty breathing, …
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… that require regular medical care, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer, anemia or weakened immune system Those with health …
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… or a spleen that is not working properly Sickle-cell disease An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ …
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… the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ …
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… inflames the liver. If left untreated, it can progress to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. How is … This can lead to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, liver failure, liver cancer …
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… new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you could get anemia. People who have anemia feel tired or weak, and may … gastrointestinal conditions such as Crohn's or Celiac disease, gastric bypass surgery, advanced liver disease or receive kidney dialysis You struggle with drug or alcohol use You …
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… questions. What else can I do to lower my risk of heart disease? Reach and maintain your best weight Be physically … is good for your health. Alcohol increases the risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke, and several …
