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… impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and cancer-causing chemicals: the aerosol produced through … chemicals and contaminants (such as heavy metals) linked to cancer Nicotine dependence: nicotine is highly addictive, … a person is exposed to lower amounts of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals when they vape. This does not mean …
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… Babies under 6 months are particularly at risk, although breast-fed infants have less exposure to nitrate than … of nitrate. There may also be an associated link between cancer and exposure to nitrate in drinking water. What … has first been tested safe for nitrate levels. If possible, breastfeed your baby Boiling your water can increase the …
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… hundreds of which are toxic and at least 70 that can cause cancer. There is no risk-free level of exposure to … pneumonia and asthma Heart disease Stroke Nasal sinus cancer Lung cancer Emphysema Pregnant people exposed to second-hand …
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… test? You may need a TST for various reasons, including screening for work, school or volunteering. You also may …
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… (babies should be cozy and warm, but not too hot) Breastfeeding has also been shown to reduce the risk of … most babies wake up several times at night for feeding. Breastfeeding or chestfeeding can be a great way to get your … To help teach your baby how to fall asleep on their own: Breastfeed, chestfeed or bottle feed at the start of the …
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… including permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get your child immunized, you … Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes of liver cancer, which can be fatal. Hepatitis B virus is spread from …