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… healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. As people age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and complications from influenza. For this reason, seniors aged 65 years and older are advised to get an inactivated … household contacts Influenza immunization is strongly encouraged for family members, caregivers and household contacts …
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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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… 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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… 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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… Self-Care Supplies On this page: Overview Overview More of your health care takes place … helpful first-aid supplies to have at home: Adhesive bandages, such as Band-Aids, in assorted sizes Adhesive tape, … 2.5 cm (1 in.) wide Cotton balls Elastic (such as Ace) bandage, 7.5 cm (3 in.) wide Hand sanitizer Medical gloves Roll …
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… burn off the wart. Or you can have the wart cut out (curettage). If these treatments don't work, your doctor can try … Pain. Scarring. Infection. Pigment changes. Nerve damage. Why might your doctor recommend treatment for warts? … through the tip of a needle to burn off your warts. Curettage: Your doctor numbs the area around your warts and then …
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… about my insomnia and decided to try sleeping pills. Liz, age 45 I kept many bad habits I had picked up in college. I … and limit how much alcohol and coffee I drink. Alejandro, age 25 I used to worry about not going to sleep at night. So … for a short time to help me get the rest I need. Chris, age 33 I have several health problems and have started …
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… FAQs What is Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer's disease damages the brain . It causes a steady loss of memory and … ability to do daily activities. They can be used in all stages of the disease. Memantine (Ebixa) can relieve symptoms … thinking problems. It may help you in the middle and late stages of the disease, when your symptoms are severe. You may …
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… you can't stay on the diet, you may end up feeling discouraged and give up on trying to change your eating habits. … follow a diet plan if I'm going to make this work. Dennis, age 29 I've tried dieting to lose weight before. It always … in the way I eat instead of doing a temporary diet. Sue, age 45 I've tried to lose weight on my own. But it is too …
