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… Toothache and Gum Problems On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … may appear at the base of a tooth. Smoking and using other tobacco products increases your risk for gum disease. Smokers have a …
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… use of almost any type of substance. This includes alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, illegal drugs, prescription medicines, … substance use topics, such as: Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health . Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People . CAGE … Reasons to Cut Down On or Stop Alcohol Use Health Risks Related to Smokeless Tobacco Helping Your Child Avoid …
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… Indoor air quality Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65a Download PDF Document English … car exhaust from an attached garage, wood heaters and tobacco smoke. Smoke from wildfires can affect indoor air … replacing fuel-burning appliances with electric alternatives (for combustion by-products) and using low-VOC …
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… (TENS) On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done Risks Treatment Overview Transcutaneous … carefully. Always tell your doctor if you are using an alternative therapy or if you are thinking about combining … Options Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Alcohol and Drug Use On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … or non-prescription medicines, or misuse household products may develop substance use disorder. One of the … that can lead to substance use disorder. Health risks of alcohol and other drug use When you use alcohol and …
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… A healthy aging brain Last updated September 19, 2024 Overview … by including: A variety of vegetables and fruit, grain products, lean meats, fish, nuts, beans, and lower fat dairy products or alternatives Foods rich in B vitamins, such as whole grain …
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… and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years On this page: Overview Health Tools What to Expect Common Concerns Promoting Healthy Growth and Development When to Call a Doctor Routine … your child's media use. Whether your child will avoid tobacco, drugs, and alcohol. Don't smoke, drink, or take …
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… Blood Transfusion On this page: Health Tools Uses of Blood Transfusion Blood Donation Blood Types Risks of Blood Transfusion Receiving a Blood Transfusion … donated blood is regulated by Health Canada's Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD). The TPD enforces five layers of …
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… Squamous Cell Skin Cancer On this page: Health Tools Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When … Do not use tanning booths or sunlamps. Don't smoke or use tobacco products. If you need help quitting, talk to your doctor …
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… and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65e Download PDF Document English … high”. The AQHI provides advice on how to minimize health risks. To check the current and AQHI forecast, visit BC Air … of PM may be present indoors. Limit smoke from fire (tobacco, candles, incense, woodstoves), move dusty work …
