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… information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and serious disorder that you and … who may have one of these rare disorders. Finding and treating these disorders early prevents or reduces serious health problems. If not …
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… adapt to changes caused by a stroke. Medicine and a heart-healthy lifestyle can help prevent another stroke. Your … a Carotid Artery Procedure? Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. Stroke Recovery: Coping With Eating Problems Warfarin: Taking Your Medicine Safely Cause …
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… depression Last updated August 5, 2013 Overview Many people are familiar with the term postpartum depression, … their emotional attachment to their baby and their baby's healthy development. That's why it's critical to seek … with depression may experience the following: Unhealthy eating habits and poor weight gain Using tobacco and alcohol …
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… avoid it." Linda uses Canada's Food Guide to help her make healthy eating choices. She fills half of her plate with vegetables … This story is based on information gathered from many people facing this health issue. Current as of: …
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… with a lower neckline and still keep the scar covered. Most people spend the night in the hospital, just to make sure … is a sign that the ICD is doing its job to keep your heart beating. You won't feel any pain if the ICD uses electrical … for what to do if you get shocked. How do I live a normal, healthy life with an ICD? You can live a normal, healthy …
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… It develops soon after a baby is born and causes death early in childhood. Juvenile Tay-Sachs. This affects … and the mid-30s. It is a milder form of Tay-Sachs. Some people who have this form may live a normal lifespan. What … Infantile Tay-Sachs With infantile Tay-Sachs, a baby looks healthy at birth. A doctor may see a red spot on the child's …
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… Airways Learning Center Learn about your lungs and airways Healthy lungs allow you to breathe easily, without … you love and have a good quality of life. But some people have problems with their lungs from smoking, disease, … Capacity Fran's Story: Finding Support When You Have COPD Guidelines for Lung Cancer Screening Hantavirus …
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… infection (STI) are caused by a chlamydia infection. Check people who are at high risk for being infected with … Citations Public Health Agency of Canada (2020). Canadian guidelines on sexually transmitted infections: Chlamydia and … Disease Public Health Agency of Canada (2020). Canadian guidelines on sexually transmitted infections: Chlamydia and …
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… nicotine than cigarettes. And by itself, nicotine is not nearly as harmful as smoking. The tars, carbon monoxide, and … sure it's okay to combine nicotine replacement products. People younger than age 18 can't buy the over-the-counter … include: Nausea. Increased dreaming. Trouble sleeping. Some people also have side effects such as headaches and …
