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… contamination. The strain of E. coli that most often makes people sick is Shiga-toxin producing E. coli . For ease, we … E. coli is present in the intestines and feces of many healthy animals including cattle, goats, sheep, deer and … any fruits and vegetables with cold running water before eating them raw, even if they will be peeled or cut. Use a …
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… in which the bone marrow does not produce enough healthy blood cells. People with MDS may have problems such as infections, … in which the bone marrow does not produce enough healthy blood cells. People with MDS may have problems such …
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… same age. At routine checkups, the doctor will watch for early signs of developmental problems . These can affect how … 12 to 24 Months Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Citations Zwaigenbaum L, et al. (2019). Early detection for autism spectrum disorder in young …
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… Overview A kidney transplant is surgery to give you a healthy kidney from another person. The new kidney may come … leave a scar that will fade with time. You need only one healthy kidney to live. The new kidney can do the work that … stitches or staples about 1 to 3 weeks after surgery. Most people need to take about 4 weeks off from work. But it …
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… of hiatal hernia: sliding, paraesophageal , and mixed. Most people who have a hiatal hernia have a sliding hiatal hernia … medicines. Here are some things to try: Change your eating habits. It's best to eat several small meals instead … worse after you eat a certain food, you may want to stop eating it to see if your symptoms get better. Do not smoke …
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… from time to time. Anger and arguments are normal parts of healthy relationships. But anger that leads to threats, … anyone, at any age. It doesn't matter what race or religion people are, what their level of education is, or how much … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …
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… low blood pressure, and dizziness, especially in older people or people who haven't used it before. Some doctors … press a plastic disc on the P6 point on each arm. Nutrition Eating well may seem to be an odd way to treat nausea and … and recover as quickly as possible. Here are some tips for eating well during chemotherapy: Eat small, frequent meals …
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… once in a while. Dogs barking, the wind howling, or overeating may make it hard for you to sleep. But sleep problems … asleep. You may wake up during the night or wake up too early in the morning. Short-term insomnia can last for days … is blocked, breathing may stop for 10 seconds or longer. People who have sleep apnea usually snore loudly and are …
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… body fat shifts to the pelvis, breasts, and upper back. Early puberty is usually a time of rapid growth. Then growth … start sometime between ages 11 and 14. They can start as early as age 9 or up to age 15. In males: The first sign of … during puberty. It's common to develop breast tissue during early-to-middle puberty. This is called gynecomastia. It …
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… Cancer is most easily treated when it's discovered in an early stage. Mammograms don't prevent breast cancer or … is low. It's not a reason to avoid these tests for most people. Results Mammogram results are usually ready within … are usually normal and non-cancerous in people older than age 50. Need more information: A specific …
