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… Dental X-Rays On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … X-rays are scheduled when you need them based on your age, risk for disease, and signs of disease. Why It Is Done … in the mouth, such as cavities, dental injuries, and damage to the bones that support the teeth. Show teeth that are …
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… Kidney Biopsy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … site for several minutes to stop the bleeding. Then a bandage is put on the site. After the test After the biopsy, you … and renal cell cancer (which is most common after age 40). Kidney tissue shows signs of transplant reactions, …
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… to second-hand smoke can have a greater risk of miscarriages, premature birth and babies with low birth weight. How … cigarette butts and ashes in a designated container. Encourage family and friends to create a smoke and vape-free … to smoke or vape: In a motor vehicle with anyone under the age of 16 years In the common area of apartment buildings, …
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… contagiosum is most common among children under 10 years of age, the infection can affect anyone. In adults, molluscum … try not to scratch them, and may even want to use bandages to cover them. Avoid shaving areas where the bumps are … freezing and removing the bumps with liquid nitrogen. Curettage – removing the viral material in the centre of the …
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… and coconut oils, and some processed foods such as packaged snacks and sweets. Saturated fats are often used in … less likely to go rancid, extending the shelf life of packaged products. Read the food label to see how much saturated … from scratch using healthy fats more often than buying packaged, ready-made meals, snacks and desserts. Many packaged …
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… infections each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic … can reduce the risk of serious complications such as damage to your liver. Regular visits to your health care … amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly sterilize any equipment that …
Health features
… Cannabis Last updated August 29, 2024 On this page: Common questions about cannabis Safe and responsible … edibles and vaping cannabis, visit the following webpages: Government of British Columbia: Cannabis health … pot with youth Government of Canada: Talking with teenagers about drugs Government of Canada: Cannabis and your …
Health topics
… of the medical system, it is impossible for the user to manage the risk around the drug’s contents, dosage and potency. Fentanyl can be inconsistently used as a … you has overdosed, call 9-1-1 immediately. You can read a page on Toward the Heart that outlines the early signs of an …
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… conversations that foster resilience to help prepare teenagers for the challenges they will face throughout life. … they come to expect quick results and are easily discouraged by failure. Ask Teens to Evaluate Their Performance Ask … and humour. Resources and Links: HealthLink BC: Stress management: Helping your child with stress HealthLink BC: …
Medical tests
… Breast Cancer (BRCA) Gene Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … cancer, being diagnosed with breast cancer before age 50, and having an Ashkenazi Jewish heritage. You may feel better if the test shows that you don't …