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Staying Healthy Around Animals

… animal that passes infection on to you. Zoonosis may be caused by a bacteria , virus , or fungus , or by a parasite , … carries disease from an animal, as in a barnyard or a mouse nest. Handle animal meat. Kitchen and food prep areas … source of worms. Talk to your veterinarian about what to use and how often. House train or litter-box train your pet. …

Diabetic Kidney Disease

… Diabetic kidney disease is damage to your kidneys caused by diabetes. This is sometimes called diabetic … But not everyone with diabetes has kidney damage. What causes it? The kidneys have many tiny blood vessels that … Weight loss. Weakness. Feeling tired or worn out. Nausea or vomiting. Trouble sleeping. If the kidneys are …

Eye Problems Non-Injury

… such as diabetic retinopathy . Red eyes that may be caused by infection, inflammation, or tumours. Uveitis . … (night blindness). A decrease in night vision may be caused by nearsightedness, cataracts, macular degeneration, or … and maybe to need glasses. Some of the changes may also cause other symptoms, like headaches and nausea. These …

Functional Ovarian Cysts

… an egg and then reseals and fills with fluid. What causes them? A functional ovarian cyst is caused by slight changes in the way the ovary makes or … Birth Control Symptoms Functional ovarian cysts usually are harmless and don't cause symptoms. The larger the cyst is, …

Fetal Heart Monitoring

… held in place with elastic belts on your belly. One sensor uses reflected sound waves (ultrasound) to keep track of … time after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Internal monitoring is used only when you are in labour and your amniotic sac has … in caesarean deliveries. It may also be linked to the use of a vacuum or forceps during delivery. footnote 1 There …

Vegan Diet

… healthier than other diets. Some people think it's wrong to use animals for food. Not eating meat is an important part … need extra fat for brain and nerve development. If you use milk, use whole milk. Don't use low-fat or skim milk. (Children …

Preventing Spider Bites

… spiders like to live. Plug openings and crevices into the house. Move your bed away from walls so spiders will be less … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of …

Eating Journal

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Surgery for Glaucoma and a Cataract

… conditions at the same time. Depending on which condition caused the vision loss, you may have improved vision after … surgery. If the vision loss before surgery was mostly caused by the cataract, you may have noticeable improvement in … Also, surgery may delay the progression of vision loss caused by glaucoma. If the vision loss before surgery was …