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Bacterial vaginosis BV

… amniotic fluid infection; late miscarriage; low-birth-weight infant; or inflammation of the inside of the uterus …
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Living well with hepatitis C virus

… as advised by your health care provider Maintain a healthy weight Reduce stress and get adequate sleep Get protected …
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Arsenic in drinking water

… As children tend to drink more water per unit of body weight than adults, they may have more exposure to arsenic …
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The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… of miscarriages, premature birth and babies with low birth weight. How does second-hand smoke harm babies and children? …
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Syphilis

… as miscarriage, premature birth or stillbirth, low birth weight, or cause the baby to be born with syphilis. What is …
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Managing constipation with diet adults

… (bum) You have blood in your stool You have unexplained weight loss You have constipation that alternates with …
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Tuberculosis TB skin test

… spit, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite, unexplained weight loss, tiredness, chest pain and shortness of breath. …
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Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… it must be kept constant throughout the cooking step Both weighted gauges and dial gauges should be checked for …
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Trichomoniasis

… baby may be born early (premature) and/or with a low birth weight. It is also associated with a higher chance of …
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Safe sleeping for babies

… Babies who were born prematurely or with a low birthweight are at higher risk of death while bedsharing. The … should be comfortable for an adult. A sleep sack, blanket-weight sleeper, or light blanket should be all that is …