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… gout. In certain cases, they may use them for some mental health conditions. How does it work? The tests are done with … for you. Current as of: April 4, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Andrew Littlefield PhD - Psychology, Behavioral Health Lesley Ryan MD - Family Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, …
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… on FASD and the effects it can have on your baby's health, see: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (HealthLinkBC File #38e) Fetal alcohol syndrome Alcohol … drugs during pregnancy visit: Pregnancy and alcohol use (HealthLinkBC File #38d) Alcohol or drug use during pregnancy …
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… that you don't need. Talk with your doctor about your health, your risk factors for prostate cancer, and the pros … such as BRCA, runs in his family. Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Prostate Cancer Prostate Cancer …
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… episodes. Avoid NSAIDs and blood thinners. Try to stay at a healthy weight and keep active. This helps keep your muscles and joints healthy. Avoid sports or activities where injury and … as football and hockey. Tell all your doctors and other health professionals, such as your dentist, that you have …
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… Your doctor will do an examination and ask about your health history. Tests you may need include: A complete blood … Anemia Current as of: April 4, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … FRCPC - Hematology Current as of: April 4, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… is a very effective way to treat heavy metal poisoning. Health Canada has approved prescription chelation therapy … are then eliminated from the body through the kidneys. Some health professionals have also used chelation therapy to … or standard treatments for coronary artery disease. Some health professionals also suspect that EDTA may act as an …
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… to find help in your province. Your local health unit or provincial lung association may have … Someone Quit Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family … MD - Psychiatry Christine R. Maldonado PhD - Behavioral Health Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise …
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… and gums for signs of tooth decay, gingivitis, and other health problems. Your dental hygienist will begin to clean … you get enough vitamins and minerals can affect your dental health. If you have active tooth decay or gum disease, your … or other dental treatments. If your teeth and gums appear healthy, your dentist will recommend that you continue your …
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… (paranoid psychosis). Use of cocaine can lead to serious health problems, including: Changes in heart rhythm and … Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People Drug Use and Your Health Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family …
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… . U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Center for Health Statistics (2009). Table 26. Life expectancy at … years of age, and at 75 years of age, by race and sex. In Health, United States, 2008 With Chartbook, p. 203. What …