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Medical tests
… as you sit upright in a chair. This apron shields your body from X-rays. The technician can cover your neck with … as you sit upright in a chair. This apron shields your body from X-rays. The technician can cover your neck with …
Medical tests
… old red blood cells. Bilirubin is then removed from the body through the stool (feces) and gives stool its normal … old red blood cells. Bilirubin is then removed from the body through the stool (feces) and gives stool its normal …
Medical tests
… jewellery or metal objects from around your neck and upper body. Needle biopsy A needle biopsy is done in a hospital, … jewellery or metal objects from around your neck and upper body. Needle biopsy A needle biopsy is done in a hospital, …
Medical tests
… white blood cells called CD4+ cells. They are part of the body's immune system that help fight infections. HIV can … with the virus. PCR testing isn't done as often as antibody testing, because it requires technical skill and … infection, find out if an HIV infection is present when antibody test results were uncertain, and screen blood or organs …
Healthy eating
… foods. This helps to lower the amount of oxalate your body absorbs and reduces the risk of kidney stones. The …
HealthLinkBC files
… called dietary fibre, is the part of plant foods that the body cannot digest. Fibre is found in vegetables and fruit, …
HealthLinkBC files
… prevent mosquito bites or parasites from getting into your body, but it prevents the parasites from multiplying. You …
HealthLinkBC files
… the germs move through the digestive system and leave the body through feces (waste). If you do get sick, how you feel …
HealthLinkBC files
… a pinwheel or party blower Why? Deep breathing makes the body relax its stress response. It also serves as a …
Health topics
… anxiety, alcohol and substance use, psychosis, and body image and eating. Young people can also access services …
