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… many good bacteria that help you digest food and stay healthy. When antibiotics are taken to treat an illness, … may lead to serious illness. Who is most at risk? For most healthy people, C. diff is not a health risk. Those at … of bacteria. What are the treatments? The first step in treating a C. diff infection is to stop taking the antibiotic …
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… malocclusion is severe, it can even cause problems with eating or speaking. What causes it? Malocclusion is usually … malocclusion is severe, it can even cause problems with eating or speaking. What causes it? Malocclusion is usually …
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… Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Joan Rigg PT, OCS - Physical Therapy Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: … Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Joan Rigg PT, OCS - Physical Therapy This information does not replace the … Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Joan Rigg PT, OCS - Physical Therapy Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: …
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… a person who has the virus (e.g., through kissing or sexual activity, including oral sex), even without visible herpes … Having a weakened immune system (e.g., chemotherapy, HIV) A healthy lifestyle, such as a good diet, getting enough sleep …
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… through urine, stool, and breast milk. For most people, eating a small amount of fish high in mercury isn't a health concern. Fish are part of a healthy diet. But in a fetus or child, too much mercury can … high in mercury isn't a health concern. Fish are part of a healthy diet. But in a fetus or child, too much mercury can …
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… needs. If you have certain pregnancy-related or medical conditions, you may be advised not to travel. There may also … Many policies do not automatically cover pregnancy-related conditions or hospital care for premature infants Pack … about what you eat and drink. For tips on how to stay healthy while travelling, visit HealthLinkBC File #41e …
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… uterus, such as an abnormal shape or structure. Look for an injury, polyps, fibroids, or scars. A … uterus, such as an abnormal shape or structure. Look for an injury, polyps, fibroids, or scars. A …
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… treatment may help to reduce cancer pain and improve your physical and mental well-being. Talk to your doctor about … other than pain. This may make the pain easier to handle. Physical activity. Physical activity can help reduce pain and …
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… changes (for example, feeling better when I eat more healthy foods). _____Talking with my family members or … changes (for example, feeling better when I eat more healthy foods). _____Talking with my family members or …
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… surgeon removes the diseased heart and replaces it with a healthy heart from a recently deceased donor. The surgeon … be active again. Your transplanted heart will respond to activity a little differently. Your heart rate will not … might be a candidate for a transplant when any of these conditions are true: The person has end-stage heart failure, …