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… Colour Blindness On this page: … least once before entering school, preferably between the ages of 3 and 5. footnote 1 How is colour blindness treated? … least once before entering school, preferably between the ages of 3 and 5. footnote 1 How is colour blindness treated? …
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… we eat can change based on many factors. This includes age, daily routine, activity level, food preferences and … buy foods you do not need if you shop while hungry For packaged snacks like crackers and granola bars, compare the … enjoying your food Avoid snacking straight out of the package. Portion out a smaller amount in a bowl or on a plate …
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… Autologous Stem Cell Transplant On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … cells. A stem cell transplant may be used to replace damaged stem cells with new, normal stem cells. A stem cell … along with radiation). This destroys cancer cells or damaged stem cells. Transplanting the healthy stem cells. …
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… Radiation Exposure: Risks and Health Effects On this page: Overview Overview What is radiation? … of being exposed to radiation? There is always a risk of damage to cells or tissue from being exposed to any amount of … exposure, the number of exposures over time, and your age at exposure. In general, the younger you are when you …
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… Heart Murmur On this page: … In adults, abnormal murmurs are most often caused by damaged heart valves. Heart valves operate like one-way gates, … into and out of the heart. When disease or an infection damages a heart valve, it can cause scarring and can affect how …
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… Expert: Be Active to Help Your Back Heal On this page: Dr. Robert Keller Dr. Robert Keller What is low back pain all about? Dr. Robert Keller, an orthopedic surgeon, … about the basics. Dr. Keller, many people have low back pain. When someone sees you about low back pain, what do you …
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… Medicine or Other Drug Use and Sleep Problems On this page: Overview Overview Many prescription and … Drinking a cup of coffee or other caffeine-containing beverage during the day can cause sleeplessness. Caffeine can … Even the small amount of caffeine in decaffeinated beverages can interfere with sleep. Nicotine, which can disrupt …
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… Your Young Child's Natural (Uncircumcised) Penis On this page: Overview Overview Until the … the penis only. Pulling the foreskin back too early can damage it and cause scar tissue to form. When you're able to … Circumcision Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and Development, Newborn Male …
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… some diseases. Usually your baby can safely be born at this age. 40 weeks Head hair is usually present. The testicles of …
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… Child Safety: Washing Toys to Prevent Germs On this page: Overview Overview Washing and … This method is a good choice for surfaces that might be damaged by chemical disinfectants, such as some furniture. … reach of children. Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years …
