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… Pubic lice Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08h Sexually Transmitted … eyes. For more information about treatment, speak with your health care provider. Your sexual partner will need to be … they have shared your clothes, bed or towels. Contact a health care provider if the lice do not go away after the …
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… any cancer or treatment side effects, as well as any other health conditions you have. The most helpful foods for you … avoid because someone has cancer. For more information on healthy eating, see Additional Resources. Eat foods that … that you are getting the calories you need to support your health. You may need to choose foods that are higher in …
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… body and lead to seizures, severe side effects, and other health problems. If your treatment is not controlling your … take the drug anymore. You take other medicines or natural health products, such as herbs or supplements. Many … to tell your doctor about all the medicines and natural health products you are taking. You have a condition that …
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… high . And they increase your chances of having another health problem, such as depression , a heart attack , or a … and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, … the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms or make them worse. …
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… causes your hands to shake or affects muscle control. What health risks come with using the medicine? Allergic or toxic … medicines, while often needed, may cause other health problems. Ask your doctor to discuss the short-term … to tell your doctor about all the medicines or natural health products, such as herbal pills, or dietary …
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… are many types of birth control available. Speak with your health care provider to help decide which type is right for … contraception and using other medications at the same time (HealthLinkBC File #91a) Barrier methods of birth control If … more: Emergency contraception Emergency contraception (EC) (HealthLinkBC File # 91b ) Stopping birth control Find out …
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… Doing flexibility activities helps you have safe and healthy joints and muscles. Its main objective is to improve or maintain physical fitness. Health-related physical fitness The kinds of physical fitness that are related to how healthy you are. They include cardiorespiratory fitness, …
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… Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … - Urology, Oncology Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability …
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… Shock Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … MD - Family Medicine Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability …
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… Bites Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … - Internal Medicine Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability …