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Medications
… Desvenlafaxine Extended-Release - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … of coordination severe dizziness severe nausea/vomiting/diarrhea twitching muscles unexplained fever unusual … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
Health topics
… Breast Cancer: Should I Have Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer? Breast Cancer: What Should I Do if I'm at … Menopause: Should I Use Hormone Therapy (HT)? Miscarriage: Should I Have Treatment to Complete a Miscarriage? … Grief Grief: Helping Children With Grief Grief: Helping Older Adults With Grief Growth and Development: Helping Your …
Health features
… Be drug smart Last updated August 28, 2024 On this page: Opioid use support Questions you may have Useful … and small group counselling is available to people of all ages who are directly or indirectly affected by alcohol and … or visit our  Mental Health and Substance Use  web pages. To find mental health and substance use support …
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… Molar Pregnancy On this page: … may increase your risk of having a molar pregnancy include: Age. The risk for complete molar pregnancy steadily increases after age 35. A history of molar pregnancy, especially if you've …
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… Laser Resurfacing On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … and heat up deeper tissue to stimulate the growth of collagen. This is also called ablative skin resurfacing. Or it … laser resurfacing is very precise and causes little damage to the surrounding skin and tissue. It is done most …
Medical tests
… 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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… The amount of iron you need each day depends on your age, sex, whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and … (1/2 cup) 1.5 to 2.1 Potato, baked with skin 1 medium 1.9 Bagel ½ bagel 1.9 Seaweed, agar (dried) 8 g (1/2 cup) 1.7 Prune puree …
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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… Alopecia Areata On this page: … hair follicles , which is where hair growth begins. The damage to the follicle is usually not lasting. Experts don't … in people younger than 20. But children and adults of any age may be affected. Women and men are affected the same. …
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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 …