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… and Stroke in Women: Reducing Your Risk On this page: Overview Overview Heart disease and stroke are leading causes of … to your doctor about your risks with hormone therapy. And carefully weigh the benefits against the risks of taking it. …
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… The side effects you might have from other treatments. Your personal feelings and concerns. If you choose active … Watchful waiting means that you'll still be under the care of your doctor. But the goal of watchful waiting is to … rectal pain, fatigue, and pain or burning when urinating. Personal stories about considering active surveillance These …
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… Multiple sclerosis Last updated December 12, 2024 Overview Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that …
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… HIV testing in most public health units, hospitals, and HIV care clinics, or through your doctor's office. Who should … vary, and your doctor may recommend testing based on your personal history. Even if you don't think you're at risk, … help you prevent or delay HIV from progressing to AIDS. Personal stories about considering getting tested for HIV …
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… Breastfeeding On this page: Topic Overview Health Tools Benefits of Breastfeeding Planning to … or freezer for times when someone else will be taking care of your baby. Experts usually recommend waiting about a … anything to prepare. It's your decision Breastfeeding is a personal choice. How you feed your baby is your decision. …
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… another disease (such as blood transfusions). How can you care for yourself? At home, you can take steps to make sure … another disease (such as blood transfusions). How can you care for yourself? At home, you can take steps to make sure …
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… get someone else to remove the tick for you or see a health care provider to remove it. Be sure to check for ticks on … out in an area where ticks can live. When to see a health care provider to remove the tick See your health care provider to remove the tick if it has buried itself …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this … usage instructions from the manufacturer and your health care professional. This medication is injected with a device …
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… Cardiac Device Monitoring On this page: Overview Overview Cardiac devices include pacemakers and ICDs … and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Cardiac devices include pacemakers and ICDs …
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… Emotional Eating On this page: Overview Overview What is emotional eating? Emotional eating means … and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview What is emotional eating? Emotional eating means …