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… therapeutic diets and texture modifications, like thickened fluids and minced or pureed food Can you maintain a safe …
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… skip meals, especially breakfast. Be sure to drink enough fluids. Limit caffeine and alcohol. They can make you feel … skip meals, especially breakfast. Be sure to drink enough fluids. Limit caffeine and alcohol. They can make you feel …
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… viruses can cause. They are spread through tiny droplets of fluid from the nose and throat of infected people when they … viruses can cause. They are spread through tiny droplets of fluid from the nose and throat of infected people when they …
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… around it can shorten and get weaker. Movement also pumps fluid in and out of the joint space, which helps your knee … around it can shorten and get weaker. Movement also pumps fluid in and out of the joint space, which helps your knee …
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… it a priority to get enough rest and sleep, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious foods. Ask for help from your …
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… The spots may form patches, usually on parts of the upper body like the chest and neck. In children, this often … and can affect your heart and liver, so you may need blood tests while you're taking them. People with liver … and can affect your heart and liver, so you may need blood tests while you're taking them. People with liver …
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… lumps in the thyroid gland . This gland controls how your body uses energy. Most thyroid nodules are not cancer and do … how well your thyroid is working. Possible tests include: A blood test to check the level of thyroid hormone in your … how well your thyroid is working. Possible tests include: A blood test to check the level of thyroid hormone in your …
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… bypass graft (CABG) surgery works very well to improve blood flow to the heart. But the procedure is very invasive to your body for two major reasons. It involves making a large cut … bypass graft (CABG) surgery works very well to improve blood flow to the heart. But the procedure is very invasive …
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… Overview A hot flash is a sudden feeling of intense body heat. Your head, neck, and chest may get red. Your … in a small number of women. These problems include: Blood clots. Stroke. Heart disease. Breast cancer. Dementia. … in a small number of women. These problems include: Blood clots. Stroke. Heart disease. Breast cancer. Dementia. …
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… Overview What are genes? Genes are the part of a body cell that contain the biological information that … traits) a person inherits from his or her parents, such as blood type, hair colour, eye colour, and other … traits) a person inherits from his or her parents, such as blood type, hair colour, eye colour, and other …