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Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… too much folic acid? Too much folic acid may cause health problems. Do not take more than 1000 mcg (1 mg) of folic …
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Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… drink alcohol? Alcohol can damage your liver and make the problems caused by hepatitis worse. To be safe, do not drink …
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Hearing tests for infants and children

… 12 hours after birth and with your baby resting quietly or asleep. What can I do if I think my child is not hearing … Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) . Your child needs to be asleep to do this test. Sounds are presented to the ears … fluid in the middle ear. This test can also detect other problems of the middle ear Otoacoustic Emissions (called …
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA

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Norovirus

… or ammonia makes a toxic gas that causes serious breathing problems, choking and potentially death. Throw out any food …
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Your childs development from birth to 3 years

… a specific gender Shows an increased attention span Solves problems by trial and error Participates in group activities …
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Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… stroke, deep vein thrombosis and other serious health problems. If your blood clots too much, your doctor may …
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E coli infection

… or ammonia makes a toxic gas that causes serious breathing problems, choking and potentially death. Cook whole or …
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Disinfecting drinking water

… of time. There are potential health concerns (thyroid problems or iodine sensitivity) associated with long-term …
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Rubella

… be born with severe birth defects, including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver, spleen and brain damage. …