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… about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … problems, it can't guarantee that your baby will be born healthy. No test can do that. If the test shows that your … child. I want to know before giving birth if I am going to have a child with a disability. This will give me …
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… nerves and the immune system work properly. Where can I get vitamin D? You can get vitamin D from food and supplements. Your body can also … to speak with a registered dietitian Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …
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… harm babies and children? Children are at higher risk of getting sick from second-hand smoke because their lungs and … exposed to second-hand smoke have a greater risk of getting lung infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia. … of a doorway, window or air intake of a public building or workplace. Work vehicles are considered workplaces and are …
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… I Have a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … strong. If you are at risk for osteoporosis and have a healthy lifestyle but are not willing to take medicines for … been getting quite as much calcium as I should. I am going to have the bone density test and see if maybe I have …
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… risk of infant death How can I keep my teeth and gums healthy? Your teeth can be affected by what you eat and … that contains bacteria (germs); To keep your teeth and gums healthy: Brush your teeth at least twice a day with … and bones by eating healthy foods during pregnancy and getting enough calcium and vitamin D. To prevent passing …
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… a Child Who Has a Mental Health Condition On this page: Getting Started Getting Started A mental health condition can make it harder … self-care like getting enough sleep, eating a variety of healthy foods, and being active. Work on healthy ways to …
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… Early medical treatment may keep your symptoms from getting worse. If the topical medicines don't help, your … eczema, taking care of your skin can help to keep it as healthy as possible. Health Tools Health Tools help you make … soaps or detergents, rubbing the skin, and wearing wool. Workplace irritants, such as fumes and chemicals. Weather …
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… about them. Obesity: Should I Take Weight-Loss Medicine? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … options Take weight-loss medicine, along with trying to eat healthy foods and being active. Try to lose weight without … habits I've tried to establish. I know the medicine isn't going to be a magic bullet. But I hope it can give me that …
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… your child's feelings and behaviour. Your child will also get a physical examination. How is bipolar disorder treated? … the feelings of depression or thoughts of suicide aren't going away. Seek care soon if: Your child has symptoms of … This includes helping your child get regular exercise, eat healthy foods, and have a regular sleep schedule. Hospital …
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… opener if needed Measure and mix the water and formula together, following the instructions on the label. Use right … a food thermometer Measure and mix the water and formula together, following the instructions on the label Cool the … bottle within 2 hours. Throw out any leftover formula For healthy full-term infants, powdered infant formula can be …
