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… risks of drinking raw milk? According to a US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention study, the rate of outbreaks … of milk has eliminated large outbreaks of milk borne disease in Canada. However, outbreaks arising from raw milk … children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with certain chronic diseases are more vulnerable to infection and have …
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… include: Increased risk of developing heart and lung diseases, diabetes and dementia Adverse birth outcomes such … include: Children Older adults Those with heart or lung disease, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) People who are …
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… Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina). It decreases how often you may get chest … if you have any serious side effects, including: signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) Get … Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina). It decreases how often you may get chest …
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… lungs and the bloodstream. It helps protect the lungs from diseases such as emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . Some people … helps protect the lungs from diseases such as emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . Some people …
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… is more likely if you are an older adult, if you have kidney or liver disease, dehydration, heart failure, heavy alcohol use, if … type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and …
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… help the body fight infection. A fever is a symptom, not a disease. In most cases, a fever means that your child has a … need to urinate without being able to pass much urine Kidney infection : Pain in the flank, which is either side … need to urinate without being able to pass much urine Kidney infection : Pain in the flank, which is either side …
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… (systemic lupus erythematosus)? Lupus is an autoimmune disease. This means that the body's natural defence system … can become severe. Lupus may cause problems with your skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, nerves, or blood cells. Systemic … some people with lupus have problems with the heart, lungs, kidneys, blood cells, or nervous system . How is it …
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… blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of … sick sinus syndrome) breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema) liver disease serious allergic reactions, including those needing …
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… doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease liver disease lung/breathing problems (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, sleep apnea) …
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… doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease liver disease lung/breathing problems (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, sleep apnea) …