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… prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health … are to be exposed to a sexually transmitted infection. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner about STIs and how you would like to prevent them before …
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… prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health … have, the more likely you are to be exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you would like to prevent them before …
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… risk, your preference, and your doctor. Talk to your doctor about what puts you at risk and what test is best for you. … be repeated while you lie face down. The test usually takes about 10 minutes. How does a virtual colonoscopy differ from … as regular colonoscopy. What do I need to consider about a virtual colonoscopy? If you have an average risk for …
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… or "self-talk." Self-talk is what you think and believe about yourself and your experiences. It's like a running … and helpful. Or it may be negative and not helpful. Ask about your thoughts The next step is to ask yourself whether … if you want them. Should: People sometimes have set ideas about how they "should" act. If you hear yourself saying …
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… or in the throat. Out of the more than 100 types of HPV, about 40 of these affect the genitals. Two types cause 70 … papillomavirus (HPV). Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health … the higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how …
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… some important nutrients. Talk to a registered dietitian about other foods to eat to make sure you are getting all … plenty of fluids. Choose water as your main fluid. Aim for about 1.5-3 L of fluid each day. Keeping well hydrated may … and GI tract which may trigger your symptoms. Learn more about the Low FODMAP Diet. If following the advice in this …
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… problem. You can talk to your doctor if you have questions about clinical trials. Why clinical trials are important … is over. Knowing the risks You should be fully informed about the possible risks of the trial before you agree to … of travelling to and from your medical visits. Finding out about clinical trials The U.S. National Institutes of …
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… days or weeks. Here are some of the things you may notice about your baby's skin. It looks like pimples. Babies often … They can be large. Light port-wine stains may fade, but about half get bigger as the child grows. Sometimes they get … that can be any size or shape. Most of them grow for about a year, then turn white and start shrinking. For more …
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… health problem related to your weight), ask your doctor about weight-loss medicines. They work by making you feel … related to your weight), your doctor may talk with you about surgery. Weight-loss surgery has risks, and you will … how many calories you need each day. If you are concerned about your child's weight If you are concerned that your …
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… index foods are 55 or less. What do you need to know about the glycemic index? Some people who have diabetes use … index foods are 55 or less. What do you need to know about the glycemic index? Some people who have diabetes use …