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… is heat-related illness? Too much heat can be harmful to your health. Heat-related illness is the result of your body gaining heat faster than it can cool itself down. … if you do not drink enough fluids to stay hydrated. What causes heat-related illness? A healthy human body maintains a …
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… 50. A number of conditions can result in a lump or lumps in your breast. Most of these conditions are harmless or of … areas of the breast are thicker or denser than other areas. Your breasts also may feel tender. The lumps may occur in … normal. Breast lumpiness usually goes away after menopause but may be found in women who are taking hormone therapy …
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… and temperature. Knowing the ranges for vital signs for your child can help you notice problems early or relieve concerns you may have about how your child is doing. 0 to 12 months old Vital signs for … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… concentrate. The concentrate is processed to kill any viruses that might have been in the plasma. Recombinant … can be given in a hospital. You can also give it to yourself or to your child at home. It is easily stored. You can carry …
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… for this surgery. Tubes can help with ear infections because they: Allow air to enter the middle ear . Allow fluid to … drainage from the middle ear. The fluid buildup can lower your or your child's ability to hear. And the warm, moist …
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… Basics What is bird flu? Bird flu is an infection caused by a certain kind of avian influenza virus. Although … lung problem that can be deadly. How is it diagnosed? If your doctor thinks that you may have bird flu, your doctor will do a physical examination and ask you …
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… that it wasn't going to work. I knew it would be hard, because my best friend smokes, and we spend a lot of time … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… outcome. Discuss the appropriate examination schedule with your doctor. Your doctor will consider many things when deciding how … 4 children had a good long-term vision outcome. Today, because of early treatment and better medicines, children with …
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… Over time, vCJD destroys the brain and spinal cord. What causes them? Experts are not sure what causes mad cow disease … that cause these same symptoms. Having tingling in parts of your body does not mean you have vCJD. Dementia . Psychosis … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
