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… also form if the gallbladder doesn't empty as it should. People who are overweight or who are trying to lose weight … 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 …
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… vegetables, and unprocessed meats. Calcium Important for healthy bones and teeth; helps muscles relax and contract; … artichokes, "hard" drinking water. Phosphorus Important for healthy bones and teeth; found in every cell; part of the … silicon, vanadium, and cobalt. Healthy Eating Vitamins: Their Functions and Sources Weight …
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… Overview The first symptom of Lyme disease in most people is an expanding red skin rash (called erythema migrans or an EM rash). In about a third of people, the rash looks like a bull's eye, with a pale centre … at all. If Lyme disease is not detected and treated while early symptoms are present, or if a person never has early …
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… 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic … or weakened immune systems are at much greater risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy … symptoms at home? If you get sick with influenza, treating symptoms can help. Follow the self-care advice below: …
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… Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel Report 3: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma (NIH … No. 08–5846). Available online: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/asthma/index.htm . Adaptation Date: … Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel Report 3: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma (NIH …
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… you travel When planning your trip, think of ways to stay healthy while travelling. Visit a travel clinic at least 4 …
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… Post-polio syndrome usually progresses very slowly. Only people who have had polio can get post-polio syndrome. But … or feel sleepy. At times you may have trouble thinking clearly. Muscle or joint pain. Muscles affected by polio tend … your doctor about what medicines can help. Try to stay at a healthy weight. This can help reduce stress on your joints. …
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… to stay hydrated. What causes heat-related illness? A healthy human body maintains a temperature of about 37°C … through increased blood flow to the skin and increased sweating. This allows your body to cool and return to its … Who is at higher risk of heat-related illness? Some people are at increased risk for heat-related illness if …
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… food allergies—may cause eosinophilic esophagitis. People who have eosinophilic esophagitis often have other … make sure that you are getting the nutrients you need to be healthy. Medicines are also used to treat eosinophilic … make sure that you are getting the nutrients you need to be healthy. Medicines are also used to treat eosinophilic …
