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… nurse practitioner. It uses sound waves to produce a live image of your baby in the womb that can be seen on a monitor. … waves that bounce off of the baby and turns them into an image. These images are used to assess the health and well-being of your …
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… Vietnamese Even before they learn and understand language, children feel emotions. They can tell if you are happy … can always rely on an adult to soothe them and help them manage difficult feelings. Challenges Every day, your child … of by aggression or physical force. In clear, simple language, talk about behaviours and consequences as well. “If you …
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… are and plan how you will cope with each one. 6. Manage withdrawal When you quit smoking, your body has to … this. NRT or prescription medications can also help you manage withdrawal symptoms. 7. Go easy on yourself Quitting is … They do not contain nicotine but work in the brain to manage withdrawal symptoms and nicotine cravings, and can …
Healthy eating
… cancer, there are some things you can’t control, like age, sex, and family history. The good news, however, is … stomach cancers. Processed meats include ham, bacon, sausage, salami, hot dogs, pepperoni, many deli meats, and … size. Overweight and obesity increases the risk for esophageal, pancreatic, liver, colorectal, uterine (uterus or …
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… Staying Healthy Around Animals On this page: Overview Overview When you spend … who are most in need of protection are children under age 5, pregnant women, and people with weak immune systems. … or breathe dust from cat litter boxes, rodent or bird cages, or places where house mice have been. Ask someone else …
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… Clinical Trials On this page: Overview Overview Clinical trials … it works for a certain population, such as adults over the age of 65 or a certain racial group. New combinations of … scientific meetings, to medical journals, and to government agencies. Your name will remain secret and will not be …
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… Diabetic Kidney Disease On this page: Health Tools Prevention Symptoms … is diabetic kidney disease? Diabetic kidney disease is damage to your kidneys caused by diabetes. This is sometimes … failure. But not everyone with diabetes has kidney damage. What causes it? The kidneys have many tiny blood …
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… Coping When Your Child Is Near the End of Life On this page: Overview Making a Care Plan Getting Support Related … child can still receive medicines or other treatments to manage pain, anxiety, and other symptoms. Families also can … What to say to your child may depend on your child's age and maturity. Even many younger children can understand …
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… Obesity On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … Obesity: Should I Use a Diet Plan to Lose Weight? Weight Management: Should I Use Over-the-Counter Diet Aids? Actionsets … while women store more in the hips and thighs. As women age, more fat is stored in the abdomen. Medicines or health …
Medications
… Quinapril/Hydrochlorothiazide - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: KWIN-a-pril/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide … adjust your diabetes medication, exercise program, or diet. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
