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Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube defects Last updated … new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you could get anemia. People who have anemia feel tired or weak, and may …

Iron and Your Health

… will not have enough hemoglobin, and you may develop iron deficiency anemia (pronounced “ah-nee-me-ah”). Some symptoms of anemia are feeling tired all the time and getting sick more …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… Continue taking a daily multivitamin with 400 mcg of folic acid. You may also need a 1000 mcg vitamin B12 supplement if … high levels of caffeine, added vitamins, minerals, amino acids and herbs that may have risks for your baby. …

E coli infection

… uremic syndrome (HUS) which can result in kidney failure, anemia and internal bleeding. HUS can be especially harmful … Caution: Mixing bleach with products that contain acid or ammonia makes a toxic gas that causes serious …

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… at home. There are different methods of canning for high-acid and low-acid foods. High-acid foods Use the “boiling water bath” method to can …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… added to processed foods. Dietary fat is made up of fatty acids. There are two main types of fatty acids: saturated and unsaturated. Fats are called saturated … or unsaturated depending on how much of each type of fatty acid they contain. For example, butter is a saturated fat …

Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… become infected, including: Those with chronic hemolytic anemias (such as sickle cell disease) can have … developing baby. This could result in the baby developing anemia, or in a miscarriage or still birth, although this is … Help stop the spread of germs . If you are pregnant, have anemia or a weakened immune system, you should tell your …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… cyanurate) or add a stabilizer separately (such as cyanuric acid) to prevent chlorine breakdown from sun exposure. Too much cyanuric acid can create “chlorine lock”, which means the chlorine disinfection effectiveness is reduced. Cyanuric acid should not be used in indoor pools in most situations. …

Pregnancy and dental health

… and snacks. Avoid frequent sipping on sweet liquids and/or acidic drinks Eat healthy foods and limit foods that are … care Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy can leave stomach acids in your mouth that can damage the teeth. After …

Elementary school age children and their vision

… they can distinguish is less than people without colour deficiency. Some colours can look the same and be harder to …