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… to person is by direct contact, usually with the hands. If your hands become contaminated, the VRE bacteria can enter your body if you put your hands into your mouth or eat … on surfaces like railings, faucets and handles for up to 7 days. Regular cleaning of these surfaces with normal …
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… Here you will find pointers on how to make the most of your trip to the grocery store. Whether you want to eat … lower in fat, calories, and/or sodium. You can use these on days when you don't have time to prepare a meal. Add a salad … lower in fat, calories, and/or sodium. You can use these on days when you don't have time to prepare a meal. Add a salad …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … people find that they have been missing their most fertile days when trying to conceive. If you are a woman 35 or older … But my second husband and I have been trying to have a baby for about a year now, and I still haven't gotten …
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… happens when too much iron builds up in the body. Your body needs iron to make hemoglobin, the part of your … appear after a certain amount of extra iron builds up. The early symptoms are somewhat vague or subtle. So this disease is sometimes mistaken for another condition. Early symptoms include: Tiredness. Weakness. Pain in the …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … sleeping. Urinate less than normal. Have trouble thinking clearly. Feel very tired. What Happens In the early stages of the disease, your kidneys are still able to …
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… of development. For the first seven weeks, a developing baby is referred to as an "embryo." From eight weeks to … growth progresses About a week after conception, between days seven and 10, the fertilized ovum attaches to the … placenta starts to form. By about two weeks, when you miss your first period, the embryo becomes a layered disc on the …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … how long you take it. Short-term use of hormone therapy in early menopause has less risks than when it is started later … how long you take it. Short-term use of hormone therapy in early menopause has less risks than when it is started later …
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… also known as "wryneck," is a condition in which your baby's head is tilted. The chin points to one shoulder, … the opposite shoulder. Treatment is necessary to prevent your baby's face and skull from growing unevenly and to …
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… How damaging is UV radiation? When exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin pigment) to absorb the UV radiation. This makes your skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two … radiation exposure. For example, reflection off fresh snow nearly doubles UV radiation. How can I protect myself and my …
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… Increasing Core Stability Actionset Overview Increasing your core stability means making the muscles of your trunk stronger to keep your spine and body stable. This helps you stay balanced …
