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… contact with an infected person’s saliva when sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, or by kissing. Varicella can also … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. … will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth …
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… whose mothers are exposed to second-hand smoke during pregnancy have a higher risk for health problems. … may come from residual agricultural pesticides in foods; from household or workplace products used to control … and canned "light" tuna. Check local advisories about the safety of fish caught by family and friends in your local …
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… can infect the liver. Hepatitis A spreads when people eat food or drink water that is contaminated by stool (feces) … of an infected person. It is spread when a person eats food or drinks water that has come in contact with infected … their hands well after using the toilet and then prepare food. It can also happen when a food item comes into contact …
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… Consider giving your child glucose tablets or a quick-sugar food before exercise. If your child's blood sugar is below … your child 15 grams of carbohydrate from a quick-sugar food. These foods include glucose tablets, hard candy, and fruit juice. …
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… weight. It makes the stomach smaller and limits how much food it can hold. This helps you eat less and feel full … means you will feel full after you eat a small amount of food. The doctor can adjust the size of the band by … the surgery. You'll start with only small amounts of soft foods and liquids. Bit by bit, you will be able to add solid …
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… now First, find out what signals you are following. Keep a food journal for 2 weeks, or longer if you need to. Write … and where you were afterwards. When you look back at your food journal, you may see some eating patterns. For example, … less hungry than usual, make a conscious effort to eat less food than usual. Stop eating when you reach 5 or 6 on the …
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… dysphagia, after a stroke. You may not be able to feel food on one or both sides of your mouth. You may also have … difficult and increase your risk of choking or breathing in food or liquids (aspiration). Other things that may … for at least 30 minutes after meals and snacks. Follow any food or fluid consistencies prescribed by your therapist. …
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… in how you eat—including smaller portions and different foods. Regular exercise is also important for losing weight … surgery makes the stomach smaller. It limits the amount of food the stomach can hold. Malabsorptive: This surgery changes the path of the intestine. Food goes around (or bypasses) part of the intestine. Since …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Certain foods and beverages can affect how your warfarin works. This … K helps our blood to clot. Vitamin K is found in various foods that we eat. Green leafy vegetables are rich in … vitamin K you eat from one day to another. Try to prepare foods in the same way. If you normally eat cooked leafy …
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… or if you have an illness that makes it hard to swallow food, you may need a feeding tube. The tube is surgically inserted into your stomach and is used to give food, liquids, and medicines. Depending on why you need a … have a 15- to 30-centimetre tube coming out of your belly. Foods, liquids, and medicines are given using the tube. The …