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… time Food and water safety in developing countries Eat foods that are well cooked and served hot. Avoid foods that … on the label. Use a lip balm with an SPF of 30 or higher. Apply repellent 15 to 30 minutes after sunscreen. … between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The sun's rays are stronger at high altitudes and when reflected from snow, water and sand …
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… kids about sex and family life issues. In middle school and high school As children enter their teen years, they begin … males and females. Consider talking about why teens have a high risk of getting an STI. Talking about condoms and other … kids about sex and family life issues. In middle school and high school As children enter their teen years, they begin …
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… The way you choose to lower your risk will depend on how high your risk for heart attack and stroke is. It will also … to lower your risk. To be heart-healthy: Eat heart-healthy foods. Lose weight if you need to, and stay at a healthy … the LDL cholesterol test result is less than 5.0 mmol/L A high LDL cholesterol test result (160 mg/dL or higher). …
Medications
… pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. This medication may make your blood sugar rise, which … Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you … thyroid problems mineral imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or calcium in the blood) This drug may make you …
Medications
… pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious … for heart disease: diabetes family history of heart disease high blood pressure high cholesterol overweight smoker … take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Certain foods/beverages or food additives (such as red wine, cheese, …
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… Teen Become a Safe Driver Hemochromatosis Genetic Screening High Blood Pressure: Over-the-Counter Medicines to Avoid Hip … in Older Adults Preventing Falls in Older Adults Who Take High-Risk Medicines Preventing Falls in the Hospital … Teen Become a Safe Driver Hemochromatosis Genetic Screening High Blood Pressure: Over-the-Counter Medicines to Avoid Hip …
Medications
… program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, … changes such as diet and exercise to keep people who are at high risk for diabetes from becoming diabetic. It may also …
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… sodium polystyrene sulfonate phosphate supplements (such as potassium phosphate) raltegravir Some products need stomach … sodium polystyrene sulfonate phosphate supplements (such as potassium phosphate) raltegravir Some products need stomach …
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… interact with this drug include: mifepristone pramlintide potassium tablets/capsules Overdose If someone has overdosed … interact with this drug include: mifepristone pramlintide potassium tablets/capsules Overdose If someone has overdosed …
Medications
… in the EKG, sudden cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your … in the EKG, sudden cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your …
