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… During pregnancy, you may have many questions about your health and potential complications that can occur during pregnancy. You may have underlying health risk factors that can increase the chances of having … such as diabetes, miscarriage or congenital anomalies (birth defects). This does not happen to everyone. Many …
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… Arsenic in drinking water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49c Download PDF Document English … arsenic can have serious short term and long-term health effects. How does arsenic get into drinking water? … relatively low amounts of arsenic in drinking water over years or decades can increase your risk of developing …
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… prediabetes. These changes include losing weight, eating healthier foods, and getting more exercise. The medicine … Even if you take metformin, it is important to make as many healthy lifestyle changes as you can. Doing both of these … to help delay or prevent type 2 diabetes, for up to 10 years. footnote 3 , footnote 4 A follow-up study at 15 years …
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… away from your skin. Concerns have been raised about safety, because DEET is quickly absorbed after being applied to the skin. Studies over the past 40 years haven't shown that DEET causes cancer or other illnesses. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and other experts suggest …
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… Stop Negative Thoughts: Choosing a Healthier Way of Thinking On this page: Health Tools Stop Negative Thoughts: Choosing a Healthier Way of Thinking — What is healthy …
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… to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100a Download PDF Document English … is at risk of a severe allergic reaction, ask your child’s health care provider. Children and teens at risk of a severe … own epinephrine auto-injector. Most can do this by 6 or 7 years of age. It should not be kept in a school locker How …
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… virus. These antibodies remain in the bloodstream for years. The presence of certain antibodies means a recent … can transmit the disease to the baby (fetus). And serious birth defects called congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) could … received through either vaccination or a past infection. Health professionals who are in contact with pregnant women …
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… A healthy aging brain Last updated September 19, 2024 Overview … many changes as we age. There are ways that we can support healthy aging and maintain our mental capacities. Learn … Guidelines Physical activity tips for older adults (65 years and older) Build and maintain social connections …
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… it. You can get instructions on safe home canning from Health Canada ( https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/general-food-safety-tip… ) or your provincial ministry of health. In rare …
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… Hepatitis A vaccine Last updated July 17, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 33 Download PDF Document English … Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis A vaccine? The …
