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… Bilirubin Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … hepatitis ), blood disorders ( hemolytic anemia ), or blockage of the tubes (bile ducts) that allow bile to pass from … (hyperbilirubinemia) in a newborn baby can cause brain damage ( kernicterus ) and other serious problems. So some …
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… Pelvic Inflammatory Disease On this page: Prevention Symptoms When to Call Exams … or pain in the genital area. Learn more Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Exams and Tests To diagnose PID, your … your symptoms. An ultrasound may also show if there is damage to the fallopian tubes, uterus, or ovaries from PID. The …
Healthy eating
… likely to happen when everyone helps. Involve kids of all ages in planning, shopping for and preparing meals. These … and traditions. Keep mealtime conversations positive. Encourage children to talk about their day. This helps to develop … past. Not everyone likes every food, and that’s okay. Encourage kids to say “no, thank you,” or teach them what you …
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… People Who Are at High Risk for Serious Illness On this page: Overview Overview COVID-19 is a disease caused by a … increase your risk for more serious illness. These include: Age. Older adults are at highest risk. The risk increases with age. Babies born premature or who are less than 1 year old …
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… Choosing a Vitamin and Mineral Supplement On this page: Health Tools Topic … specially designed for men or for women or for certain age groups. A standard multivitamin is okay for most people … to take a supplement that is made for their gender or age group. Types of specialized supplements include: Women's …
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… Stuttering On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … severe. Stuttering that starts during a child's early language-learning years (ages 2 through 7 years) and goes away on its own before …
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… thumbs. While most children will stop on their own between ages 3 and 6, some continue past the age of 4 or 5. Prolonged thumb-sucking can lead to serious … dental and speech problems. By using lots of love, encouragement, and a few simple steps, you can help your child …
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… Hemochromatosis Genetic Screening On this page: What Is Hereditary Hemochromatosis? What Is … pancreas, joints, skin, and other organs. In its early stages, hemochromatosis can cause joint and belly pain, … But many people do not have symptoms in the early stages. In men, hereditary hemochromatosis is usually found at …
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… Staying Safe When You Take Several Medicines On this page: Overview Overview Older adults and … all the medicines you take. You're an older adult. As you age, your body slows down. Some medicines stay in your body … take. Find out if you should avoid certain foods and beverages (such as grapefruit juice), alcohol, certain …
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… Migraine Headache Triggers On this page: Overview Overview Triggers of … Tyramines, which are found in pickled or marinated foods, aged cheeses, and yeast. Smoking or being around someone who … Tyramines, which are found in pickled or marinated foods, aged cheeses, and yeast. Smoking or being around someone who …
