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… start from an infection in a minor cut or bruise. It may follow a chickenpox infection. Sometimes there is no obvious … enough. This is because necrotizing fasciitis cuts off the blood supply to body tissue, and the antibiotics must be … lung or liver disease, complications from alcoholism or diabetes Recent close contact with a person who had …
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… colorectal cancer, eating disorders, underactive thyroid, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, celiac … provider? See your health care provider if any of the following happen: There is a sudden change in your bowel … have intense pain in your belly or rectum (bum) You have blood in your stool You have unexplained weight loss You …
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… Type 1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or … being infected. People who get sick may develop a rare blood cancer called adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), … have HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How is the virus spread? HTLV-1 is spread from …
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… your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced “hee-muh-glow-bin”). Hemoglobin is found in your red blood cells and helps carry oxygen to all parts of your … over the age of 50 who still menstruate can continue to follow the recommendations for females 19 to 49 years old. …
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… Have congestive heart failure Have insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Have inflammatory bowel disease What is … may include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, fever or blood in stools. Symptoms can begin suddenly and usually … drinking, swimming or other activities where it may be swallowed. For more information on hand washing, visit …
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… the heart and brain. This can cause infections of the blood, muscles or lungs, and cause severe illness and tissue … and tonsils, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, white or yellow patches at the back of the throat and, in children, … children, older adults, those with chickenpox, people with diabetes, chronic heart or lung disease, and people who are …
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… margarines, and oils such as olive, canola, peanut, sunflower and safflower Sources of omega-3 polyunsaturated fats … products that are low in unhealthy fat are still high in sugar, refined grains and sodium Serve fatty fish such as … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in …
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… also free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No spleen, or a spleen that is not … or those who are waiting for one A stem cell transplant Diabetes, cystic fibrosis or a chronic cerebrospinal fluid … of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent …
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… front of the fan. Keep in mind that fans might not help to lower your core body temperature when it is very hot Turn … feel thirsty Avoid drinking large amounts of caffeinated, sugary or artificially sweetened and alcoholic drinks Eat … and the postpartum period. Many pregnant people have lower blood pressure during early pregnancy. Warm conditions bring …
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… handout provides information about eating well while following a lacto-ovo vegetarian eating pattern during early … tastes and colours Are made with little or no added salt or sugar See HealthLinkBC File #69c: Baby's first foods for … with these key nutrients. Iron Iron helps the body make red blood cells, which is important for growth and brain …
