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… risks of drinking raw milk? According to a US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention study, the rate of outbreaks caused by raw milk … of milk has eliminated large outbreaks of milk borne disease in Canada. However, outbreaks arising from raw milk …
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… include: Increased risk of developing heart and lung diseases, diabetes and dementia Adverse birth outcomes such … include: Children Older adults Those with heart or lung disease, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary … Disease Control: Wildfire Smoke www.bccdc.ca/health-info/prevention-public-health/wildfire-smoke Image … Particulate …
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… Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs coughs, sneezes, sings or talks. TB … for TB bacteria is the best way to find out if you have TB disease. If you are taking medicine for TB, testing your …
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… certain metabolic problems (acidosis) caused by kidney disease. Citric acid and citrate salts (which contain … especially of: a certain adrenal gland problem (Addison's disease) bladder infection diabetes low calcium levels … you to take low-dose aspirin for heart attack or stroke prevention (usually 81-162 milligrams a day), you should …
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… your medical history, especially of: cancer liver disease kidney disease bleeding problems (such as bleeding … in the brain) stroke artificial heart valves recent major injury/surgery blood disorders (such as anemia, hemophilia, … you to take low-dose aspirin for heart attack or stroke prevention (usually 81-162 milligrams a day), you should …
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… will help you stay hydrated. Be careful To prevent fetal injury, avoid sports that can involve potential contact, … will help you stay hydrated. Be careful To prevent fetal injury, avoid sports that can involve potential contact, …
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… Fractional laser skin resurfacing. This causes less injury on the surface but affects the deeper layers of your … Fractional laser skin resurfacing. This causes less injury on the surface but affects the deeper layers of your …
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… , if he or she thinks your symptoms are caused by another disease. But most people won't need these tests. How are … , if he or she thinks your symptoms are caused by another disease. But most people won't need these tests. How are …
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… to use birth control pills as your method of pregnancy prevention. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control … protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia). How To Use … disorder (angioedema) heart problems (such as heart valve disease, irregular heartbeat, previous heart attack) kidney …
