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… period. Boys often continue to grow taller and gain weight. The growth spurt in boys tends to start about 2 … teen feel good, have a healthy heart, and stay at a healthy weight. Help your teen to build up an exercise routine … (STIs) and may need to be screened for STIs. Being overweight or underweight. Having severe acne . Having problems …
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… Colon cancer Colorectal cancer Colorectal cancer genetic testing Colorectal cancer test recommendations …
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… to fight infection. Hepatitis B DNA , which is the virus's genetic material. Hepatitis antibodies can take weeks or … to fight infection. Hepatitis B DNA , which is the virus's genetic material. Hepatitis antibodies can take weeks or …
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… grow as much as 7.5 cm (3 in.) . Your child's height and weight are measured at routine checkups. But call your … examination The doctor typically will: Measure your child's weight and height. These measurements are plotted on a … grow as much as 7.5 cm (3 in.) . Your child's height and weight are measured at routine checkups. But call your …
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… swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain) Methyldopa has rarely caused very serious … count (anemia) heart failure pheochromocytoma a certain genetic condition (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase … count (anemia) heart failure pheochromocytoma a certain genetic condition (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase …
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… not be a good candidate if you are above a certain age or weight or if you have certain infections or medical … a different blood type. HLA type. This blood test shows the genetic makeup of your body's cells. We inherit three different kinds of genetic markers from our mothers and three from our fathers. …
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… studies show that it might be passed through the family (genetic). Some problems such as hyperthyroidism can cause … studies show that it might be passed through the family (genetic). Some problems such as hyperthyroidism can cause …
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… used to treat many types of cancer. Radiation damages the genetic material of cancer cells, which stops their growth. … used to treat many types of cancer. Radiation damages the genetic material of cancer cells, which stops their growth. …
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… tablets so they don't use them in bed. Support a healthy weight. Make your dining table a media-free zone. Devices … in front of screens, the more likely they are to become overweight. Nurture relationships. Face-to-face messaging apps … tablets so they don't use them in bed. Support a healthy weight. Make your dining table a media-free zone. Devices …
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… of the following symptoms of cancer: swollen glands, sudden weight loss, night sweats, change in appearance or size of … shingles) stomach/intestinal problems (such as ulcers) rare genetic disorders (such as Lesch-Nyhan or Kelley-Seegmiller … shingles) stomach/intestinal problems (such as ulcers) rare genetic disorders (such as Lesch-Nyhan or Kelley-Seegmiller …