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… Home canning - How to avoid botulism Last updated February 28, 2023 … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is botulism and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious form of food poisoning that can …
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… Caregiving: How to Turn Someone in Bed On this page: Overview Related … positions. Lying in one position for a long time can cause pressure injuries (also called pressure sores). Pressure … you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview People sometimes …
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… Hemorrhoids: Which Treatment Should I Use? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … Summary Get the facts Your options Use home treatments to control hemorrhoid symptoms. Have a non-surgical procedure … causing symptoms and haven't improved with home treatment. How well do treatments for hemorrhoids work? Home treatment …
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… get more oxygen into your lungs and bloodstream. You may use it if you have a disease that makes it hard to breathe, … throughout the day or overnight. A doctor will prescribe how much oxygen you need and how often to use it. To breathe the oxygen, most people use …
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… final fourth of the plate. Make water your drink of choice. How to use Canada's Food Guide Canada's Food Guide can be used to help you manage how you eat. Follow these guidelines. Half the plate is …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … tests. Or, you may want to have a diagnostic test which shows for sure if there is a birth defect. If you know that … have any tests for birth defects. Screening tests can't be used to diagnose a birth defect. They only estimate the …
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… Thumb-Sucking Versus Pacifier Use On this page: Overview Overview Many … a pacifier for the thumb. So far, research does not show that one is preferable over the other. Also, although … a child to suck a pacifier rather than a thumb, they can't control which the child will prefer. The advantages and …
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… as over-the-counter pain medicine, fibroid embolization, birth control pills, or surgery. This decision aid is for people … one type of treatment may work better for you than another. How does GnRH-a therapy work? This medicine puts your body …
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… injury to your ankle when you try to bear weight on it. How to apply a compression wrap To help control swelling, some doctors recommend wrapping your ankle … are self-fastening or come with clip fasteners. If not, use tape to secure the end. The wrap should be snug but …
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… Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People On this page: Facts About … and emotional and social development. It can also change how well they make decisions, how well they think, and how … using alcohol or drugs can make it hard for young people to control their actions. For some young people, alcohol or …
