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… Overview If someone in your family has had breast or ovarian cancer, or some other cancers like pancreatic or prostate cancer, your chances of getting those cancers may be higher. And if … risk is can help you make important decisions about your health. Some people decide to take extra steps to prevent …
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… zoo and open farm visits Last updated January 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 61b Download PDF Document English … Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after visiting a petting zoo or open farm, see your health care provider right away. Who is most at risk of …
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… Ultraviolet radiation Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 11 Download PDF Document English … How damaging is UV radiation? When exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin pigment) to absorb the UV radiation. This makes your skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about … location of the tear. They also depend on your age and the health of your knee. Symptoms may include things like knee …
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… is one way to prevent injury or death from burns. Keep your family safe by following these safety tips. Teach … reach. Use at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home. Be sure to put an alarm outside sleeping areas … Burns and Electric Shock Child Safety: Preventing Burns Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, …
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… to quit smoking. The nicotine in cigarettes is addicting. Your body craves it because it makes you feel good. So when … likely that you won't start smoking again. Exercise and healthy eating also may help. Talk with your doctor Your doctor can prescribe medicines that can get …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … treatment with your doctor, as well as the possible use of calcium and vitamin D to reduce this side effect. If you are …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … imbalance (such as high/low potassium, low magnesium, high calcium) gout lupus skin cancer This drug may make you …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … (hypothyroidism) mineral imbalance (low or high level of calcium in the blood) a certain hormone problem …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … and vitamins/minerals that contain magnesium, aluminum, calcium, iron, or zinc. For the best effect, take this …
