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Emollients - Topical

… skin. Petrolatum, lanolin, mineral oil and dimethicone are common emollients. Humectants, including glycerin, lecithin, … skin. Petrolatum, lanolin, mineral oil and dimethicone are common emollients. Humectants, including glycerin, lecithin, …
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Feeding your baby Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old

… whole grain foods: Avoid grains mixed with foods that are common choking risks. For example, bread with nuts, large …
Healthy eating

Cancer prevention eating guidelines

… keeping physically active can prevent up to 1/3 of the most common cancers and up to ½ of all colorectal (bowel) …
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Peripheral Arterial Angioplasty

… to check your arteries. Why It Is Done This procedure is commonly used to open narrowed arteries that supply blood … to check your arteries. Why It Is Done This procedure is commonly used to open narrowed arteries that supply blood …
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Fitness Adding More Activity to Your Life

… for how to deal with them if they happen. Read more about common barriers and what you can do about them . Here are … for how to deal with them if they happen. Read more about common barriers and what you can do about them . Here are …
Medications

Digestive Enzymes - Oral

… drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …
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Carotid Endarterectomy

… in the hospital for at least 1 or 2 days. How It Is Done During carotid endarterectomy, your surgeon: Makes a cut in … in the hospital for at least 1 or 2 days. How It Is Done During carotid endarterectomy, your surgeon: Makes a cut in …
Medical tests

Home Blood Pressure Test

… of medicines. Check for problems with high blood pressure during pregnancy or with pre-eclampsia . After measuring … of medicines. Check for problems with high blood pressure during pregnancy or with pre-eclampsia . After measuring …
Medical tests

Arterial Blood Gases ABG Test

… products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should … products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should …
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Urethritis

… (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …