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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41d Travel Series Download PDF … to tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice … illness is higher than the risks of DEET repellant when applied properly. For more information on insect repellents, …
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… In men, testosterone is used to treat problems that can happen when a man's body doesn't make enough testosterone. It … unless tests have shown that testosterone levels are low. Health Canada has only approved testosterone for use in men. … or pharmacist if all the medicines you take are safe. Other health problems. Before taking a medicine, be sure your …
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… things that increase your risk include: Having other mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar … may make gambling behaviour worse.) You may do a mental health assessment to find other conditions that may need … disorder may make gambling disorder worse. No medicines are approved to treat gambling disorder. But in some cases, a …
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… talks to your body You're lying in bed with some kind of health problem, taking medicine and maybe getting some kind … this up: The more you laugh, the better you'll feel and the healthier you'll be. Give it a try. Learn more ways to laugh … It's easy to think that the only things that can help your health are things that others do for you or to you—the …
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… and pain. But not all medicines for these problems or other health problems are affected by grapefruit juice. Is … for problems caused by grapefruit juice before they are approved by Health Canada. Medicines that are affected by this juice …
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… Pregnancy Pregnancy Vegetarian Diets Citations Health Canada (2008). Nutrient value of some common foods. Ottawa: Health Canada. Also available online: … . Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… It's not clear that cutting back on tobacco reduces the health risks of using tobacco. If you smoke, reduced use has … problems. People who smoke only a few cigarettes have more health problems than people who don't smoke. People who cut … Smoking Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… touch works for treating any type of disease. But some health professionals think it may be useful in helping with … treatments. Talk with your doctor about any complementary health practice that you would like to try or are already using. Doctors can help you manage your health better if they know about all of your health …
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… have a high risk for suicide: Depression or other mental health condition, such as severe anxiety , bipolar disorder … a job loss, a job promotion or demotion, or legal problems. Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration … Depression Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… include: Blackouts, which cause you to not remember what happened when you were drinking. Blackouts aren't the same as … new physical problems, such as stomach cramps. Or another health problem may get worse. As alcohol use disorder gets … cirrhosis . Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: …
