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… out of shape. They attack the brain, killing cells and creating gaps in tissue or sponge-like patches. Once these … without a known reason. 6 percent of cases run in families. Less than one percent of the time, CJD is passed to a person … (BSE). It is thought to be passed to humans from eating cow parts infected with BSE prions. For more …
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… mix of fluids in your body. It also helps keep your heart beating normally and your nerves and muscles working as they … will be treated. Your doctor may have you eat foods with less potassium and not use a salt substitute containing … mix of fluids in your body. It also helps keep your heart beating normally and your nerves and muscles working as they …
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… 74oC (165oF) Thaw frozen foods fully before cooking, unless the food is marked “Cook from frozen”. Always thaw … foods sit for a long time at room temperature Be aware that eating the following foods will increase your risk of … other foods that are not cooked thoroughly Be aware that eating raw or undercooked sprouts can put you at risk of …
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… diarrhea. Your symptoms usually appear 6 to 24 hours after eating foods containing large numbers of C. perfringens . … medicines, including antibiotics and other treatments, unless your doctor recommends them. To prevent dehydration, … drinks should not be used to rehydrate. When you feel like eating again, start with small amounts of food. How can you …
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… a fever may be the only symptom of a UTI. Urinating more or less often than usual. Strong or bad-smelling urine. Dark or … pink colour to the urine in the diaper. Lack of interest in eating, or refusing food. Diarrhea. Vomiting. Squirming and … not responsive) Sick Baby is sick (sleepier than usual, not eating or drinking like usual) Did your child's symptoms …
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… 1 to 3 deaths occur due to pertussis, mostly in babies less than 3 months of age who have not been immunized. What … of apnea in which their breathing is interrupted. Babies less than 6 months old, teenagers, and adults may not make … an antibiotic to prevent the disease. This includes infants less than 1 year of age and pregnant women in the last 3 …
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… take medicine. You also will be encouraged to have a heart-healthy lifestyle. Some people also have a procedure to … may also take medicine to help manage blood pressure. Heart-healthy lifestyle A heart-healthy lifestyle can help lower your risk of stroke. Don't …
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… more and need help to walk, bathe, and use the toilet. Be less hungry. You may eat and drink less than normal. Lose interest in daily life. You may lose … more and need help to walk, bathe, and use the toilet. Be less hungry. You may eat and drink less than normal. Lose …
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… of forming gallstones that can cause symptoms. Stay at a healthy weight. If you need to lose weight, do so slowly and … and be severe enough to wake you. Pain often starts after eating food that is high in fat. The pain usually makes it … of forming gallstones that can cause symptoms. Stay at a healthy weight. If you need to lose weight, do so slowly and …
