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… Tuberculosis (TB) Screening On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends TB testing for people at increased risk for TB infection. These may …
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… Measuring Your Waist On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Waist circumference is the … your belly. Having extra belly fat increases your risk of health problems such as heart disease and diabetes. For most people, the goal for a healthy waist is: footnote 1 …
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… difficile (C. difficile) Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 114 Download PDF Document English … may lead to serious illness. Who is most at risk? For most healthy people, C. diff is not a health risk. Those … are found in feces. The spores can live outside your body for weeks or months. They may be found on items you touch …
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… Schizophrenia and Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related Information Overview People with schizophrenia have goals and … These may include starting a family. You can have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby if you have … pregnancy. Medicine You may wonder if the medicine you take for schizophrenia will harm your baby. Talk to your doctor …
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… Cluster Headaches On this page: Related Information What are cluster headaches? … a cluster period ends, you may not get another headache for months or even years. As you get older, it's likely that … Headaches Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… Ivy, Oak, or Sumac On this page: Related Information What are poison ivy, oak, and … It develops in a day or two on later contacts. The rash may form in new areas over several days, but you will only get a … 12 and Older Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Illness During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Preventing foodborne illness Pregnant … (40°F) or colder. Prepare foods safely. Wash your hands before and after handling food. Also wash them after using the … Problems Adaptation Date: 9/18/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (for example, aspirin and ibuprofen). Exercise regularly, eat … stress. Work with your doctor to find the best treatment for your headaches. How do you manage a headache? Stopping … and stand with good posture to avoid muscle tension. Live a healthy lifestyle. Get regular sleep, eat healthy foods at …
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… breathing (belly breathing). Practice this breathing method for about 10 minutes at a time, 3 or 4 times a day. As you get more comfortable doing this breathing exercise, you can also do it … 12 times. Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… the way I eat. I changed the way I live." If you're looking for an example of how making small, gradual changes can make … kilograms (45 pounds) and then hit a plateau. "I got stuck for a year," she says. "It wasn't a big deal, because I felt … out. "I'll look for something on the menu that is more healthy. I try to eat half of it and box half of it." …
