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… Quick Tips: Staying Active in Hot Weather On this page: Get Started Health Tools Get … if you are not used to exercising in warmer weather. Older adults and children are at a higher risk for … if you are not used to exercising in warmer weather. Older adults and children are at a higher risk for …
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… Birthmarks On this page: What … Some kinds of birthmarks fade or go away as a child gets older. Others stay the same or get bigger, darker, or … Some kinds of birthmarks fade or go away as a child gets older. Others stay the same or get bigger, darker, or …
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… Dupuytren's Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … you may be more likely to have it. Males, smokers, or those older than 50 are also at more risk. Having diabetes or … you have a contracture. Treatment options include: Collagenase injection. A medicine called collagenase (such as …
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… Grapefruit Juice and Medicines On this page: Overview Overview How does … are mild. Other problems are more serious. In general, older people are more likely than younger people to have … are mild. Other problems are more serious. In general, older people are more likely than younger people to have …
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… Lung Function in COPD On this page: Overview Overview Lung … These numbers are usually stated in the form of a percentage. Picture a glass of water. If the glass is full to the … may think that their symptoms are just part of getting older. Severe COPD (grade 3) 30% to 49%. At this level, the …
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… Meningococcal Vaccine - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … Side Effects Pain/redness/swelling at the injection site, headache, fever, chills, drowsiness, tiredness, joint/muscle … Side Effects Pain/redness/swelling at the injection site, headache, fever, chills, drowsiness, tiredness, joint/muscle …
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… Vismodegib - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: VIS-moe-DEG-ib Common Brand Name(s): … (possibly death) to an unborn baby. Women of childbearing age must have a negative pregnancy test within 7 days before …
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… Chemical Peel On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … should be used every day. New skin is more likely to be damaged by the sun. Light peels Light peels often cause some … of pigment changes in the skin, acne scars, mild sun damage, or fine wrinkles in all skin types. They can be done on …
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… Keeping children and teenagers active Last updated November 20, 2014 Young people … sometimes be a challenge. But physical activity keeps teenage bodies and minds fit and healthy – and during … exercise and the human body. And in their lunch break, teenagers are often busy socializing, eating and doing other …
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… take medicine. Use counselling or home treatment to help manage your child's symptoms. Key points to remember If your … side effects include: Nausea. Loss of appetite. Diarrhea. Headaches. Sleep problems or drowsiness. Feeling anxious or … side effects include nausea, diarrhea, anxiety, drowsiness, headaches, dizziness, and loss of appetite. There is a small …