5033 results found
HealthLinkBC files
… biting birds infected with the virus. It is possible for people, horses and other animals to become infected if they … the virus. What are the symptoms of West Nile virus? Most people infected with WNV will not get sick. A few people will have a mild to moderate illness that starts 3 to …
Health topics
… as few interruptions as possible. During exercise. For some people with COPD, blood oxygen levels drop only when they … exercise may help reduce shortness of breath for some people. But there are no studies that show any long-term … Sleep-related breathing disorders are quite common in people with COPD. Many of these people will have quite low …
Health topics
… Overview Adoption is one way to start or grow your family. People who decide to adopt come in many shapes and sizes, including couples and single people. There are many different reasons you may choose to … already have children and want to grow their family. Some people may decide to adopt after experiencing infertility. …
Health topics
… to lower the pressure in varices that bypass the liver. In people who have esophageal varices, beta-blockers have been … a first episode of bleeding. They also reduce risk in people who have had a variceal bleed. They are usually prescribed for people who have moderate-to-large varices. Related …
Health topics
… safe and trauma-informed primary care services for people who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis and their … This may include: Regular checkups Care for pregnant people Care for chronic medical conditions Other supports … Indigenous Health Primary Care Interior Region: Indigenous Peoples, Families and Communities Island Region: Indigenous …
Health topics
… may be caused by poor circulation. This is most common in people who have diabetes or peripheral arterial disease . … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … more serious injury that needs to be checked by a doctor. Treating swollen ankles and feet Try the following tips to …
Health topics
… decide what is right for you. Key points to remember Some people with chronic (long-term) hepatitis B don't develop … Update 2009. Available online: http://www.aasld.org/practiceguidelines/Documents/Bookmarked%20Practice… . Janssen, H … Update 2009. Available online: http://www.aasld.org/practiceguidelines/Documents/Bookmarked%20Practice… . Janssen, H …
Health topics
… more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …
Health topics
… in your province. And in some provinces, the doctor who's treating you can't be your substitute decision-maker.) Can you … in your province. And in some provinces, the doctor who's treating you can't be your substitute decision-maker.) Can you …
Health topics
… of coronary artery disease , or heart disease. For most people, it feels like chest pain or pressure. Some people feel other symptoms. These include pain, pressure, or … blood flow to the heart muscle. What are the symptoms? Most people feel angina symptoms in the chest. The most common …
