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… D-xylose is normally easily absorbed by the intestines . When problems with absorption occur, D-xylose is not … the cause of a child's failure to gain weight, especially when the child seems to be eating enough food. How To … Urine test You start collecting your urine in the morning. When you first get up, empty your bladder, but do not save …
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… Bullectomy for COPD Cal's Story: Learning to Exercise When You Have COPD Chronic Illness: Help for Caregivers Conserving Energy When You Have COPD or Other Chronic Conditions COPD (Chronic … and Forced Vital Capacity Fran's Story: Finding Support When You Have COPD Living With More Than One Health Problem …
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… Overview Overview Several myths about when a woman can or can't become pregnant persist, … times you have sex. If you are near the time of ovulation when you have sexual intercourse, you can get pregnant. I … Douching doesn't work. Learn how your body works and when you are most likely to get pregnant. If you choose to …
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… These kinds of drinks should not be used to rehydrate. When you feel like eating again, start with small amounts of … a rare disease called Guillain-Barré syndrome . This occurs when your immune system attacks your nerves, which can lead … packaging. Food packaging labels provide information about when to use the food and how to store it. Reading food …
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… according to the kind of allergens a person reacted to and when the reactions occurred. Seasonal allergic rhinitis … weeds, so the symptoms of a seasonal allergy usually occur when certain plants are in bloom. (Some types of mould also … of a year-round allergy may be more severe in winter, when people spend more time indoors. The most common causes …
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… (tubal pregnancy or extrauterine pregnancy) occurs when a fertilized egg attaches (implants) to an area outside … These organs can't hold the growing baby. Pain develops when the baby grows and the organ is not able to stretch … lower belly pain caused by ectopic pregnancy may get worse when you move or strain. The pain may occur sharply on one …
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… headache." Jerry usually takes acetaminophen or ibuprofen when he gets a tension headache. "They work pretty well to … learned how to reduce muscle tension. He tenses his muscles when he breathes in and then relaxes them when he breathes out. He focuses on all the muscle groups in …
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… right direction. How do you stay active? Update your goals When you first started increasing your activity, you … after you've been exercising for 6 months is a slip-up. When you slip up, don't get mad at yourself or feel guilty. … 15-minute walks or three 10-minute walks during the day. When you don't have time to go to the gym, have a back-up …
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… your baby might have hearing loss. Does your baby: Listen when spoken to? Turn or look up when you call their name? Respond to requests like "come … your baby might have hearing loss. Does your baby: Listen when spoken to? Turn or look up when you call their name? …
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… in your community. If so, use it only for that. Log off when you have the info you need. If you're trying to stay … are sharing make you happy? Or does it make you feel down? When you know how news and social media affect you, you can … whole story. Use tools to help you control what you see and when you see it. Turn off news alerts on your phone. That …