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… light, and helps you to tell colours apart. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and reduces the risk of … or developing immune systems. What can you do to protect yourself and your family? Purchase milk products from your grocer or …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … small, it may not cause symptoms. How is it diagnosed? If your doctor thinks that you have DVT, you probably will have an ultrasound test to measure the blood flow through your veins and help find any clots that might be blocking …
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… Sexual Abuse or Assault (Rape) On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms Overview Sexual abuse or assault (rape) can …
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… Vomiting, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms … the essential minerals (electrolytes) that are being lost. Diet soda pop lacks calories that your child needs. Cereal …
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… Pink Eye On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms Overview Pink eye (also called conjunctivitis) …
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… Inhaled Objects On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms Overview When you swallow food, liquid, or an …
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… Toddler's First Steps: A best chance guide to parenting your 6-to-36 month old child Child Health Passport Getting your Pregnancy Passport Safer Sleep for My Baby Translated … Best Chance: Parents’ handbook of pregnancy and baby care Your baby’s development is very important for your child’s …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that affects your bones. It means that you have bones that are thin and … can be disabling and may make it hard for you to live on your own. Osteoporosis affects millions of older adults. It …
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… Overview Digestive conditions are problems that affect how your body digests food. Common examples include diverticular … for these and other digestive conditions. Fibre-modified diets If you have a digestive health condition, you may need … reduce symptoms of GERD: GERD: Controlling heartburn by changing your habits Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) IBD is …
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… The doctor will do a physical examination and ask about your family's health history and your child's past health. The doctor may ask about your … to children with speech or eating problems. A registered dietitian can provide nutritional counselling when a child …
