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… into the fallopian tubes and cause Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a more serious illness. For more information … such as herpes simplex, genital warts (human papillomavirus or HPV), and syphilis. Important things to remember … Some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your …
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… vegetables and fruit to reduce the risk of heart and other diseases that may affect brain activity For more … your risk of Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, which are associated with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease Increase blood flow to your brain, bringing oxygen …
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… and Safe Food Handling Citations Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2010, updated 2011). Keeping … Medicine W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise … Medicine & W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2010, …
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… the heart muscle. It's most often caused by coronary artery disease (sometimes called heart disease). Coronary artery disease is caused by atherosclerosis (sometimes called …
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… in many people who have asthma. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the abnormal backflow, or reflux, of … Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Current as of: November 14, 2022 … in many people who have asthma. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the abnormal backflow, or reflux, of …
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… deficiencies of zinc or vitamin B12 . Injury. Certain diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Bell's palsy, hepatitis, Sjögren's syndrome, and … deficiencies of zinc or vitamin B12 . Injury. Certain diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Bell's palsy, …
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… . High cholesterol and triglycerides . Coronary artery disease (CAD) . Stroke . Sleep apnea. Arthritis . In some … high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and coronary artery disease than people who are lean or people with fat around … . High cholesterol and triglycerides . Coronary artery disease (CAD) . Stroke . Sleep apnea. Arthritis . In some …
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… your doctor. Estrogens should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia. Estrogens can increase the risk of … with a progestin, estrogens also increase the risk of heart disease (such as heart attacks). The risk for serious side … cancer of the uterus/ovaries) blood clots stroke heart disease (such as heart attack) liver disease kidney disease
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… risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking, family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or …
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… your doctor. Estrogens should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia. Estrogens can increase the risk of … with a progestin, estrogens also increase the risk of heart disease (such as heart attacks). The risk for serious side … cancer of the uterus/ovaries) blood clots stroke heart disease (such as heart attack) liver disease kidney disease