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… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … day? Recommended amounts of calcium include the total intake from food and any supplements. Age Aim for 0-6 months … vitamin D helps your body better absorb calcium from foods. Should I take a supplement? Use the food sources table below …
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… Health Risks in the Wilderness Last updated July 1, 2023 … Vietnamese If you travel or hike in the wilderness, you should be aware of certain health risks. Prepare for the … sick or dead. Remember that wild animals can carry various diseases. If a wild animal bites or scratches you, wash any …
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… Pregnancy and dental health Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … and red. This is called "pregnancy gingivitis" or gum disease Gingivitis can lead to more serious periodontal (gum … are pregnant. Any pain, swelling or infection in your mouth should be treated right away to keep you and your baby …
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… Health advice for travellers Last updated September 30, 2022 … but they can reduce the risk Women who only use diaphragms should male partners to use condoms as well. Avoid engaging … canals or lakes, which may contain parasites that cause disease Do not swim in the ocean if it is near sewage …
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… Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Disease) Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 60 Download PDF Document English … not had chickenpox or the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine should get the vaccine. For information about the chickenpox …
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… Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 55b Download PDF Document English … advances quickly to a vegetative state and death. It may take anywhere from 5 to15 years for symptoms of vCJD to …
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… Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin … we eat. Green leafy vegetables are rich in vitamin K. Some diseases and conditions can cause the blood to clot too … so that your medication works at its best. Steps you can take Follow a healthy and well-balanced diet. You do not …
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… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68h Nutrition Series Download PDF … foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help keep …
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… Iron and your health Last updated February 21, 2025 HealthLink BC File … such as antacids or have a medical condition such as celiac disease. If you think you need more iron, talk to your … People with hemochromatosis absorb too much iron and should not take iron supplements. Many medications and …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68f Nutrition Series Download PDF … of saturated fats can help reduce your risk of heart disease. What are some food sources of fat? Unsaturated fat …
