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… Drinking and Your Health On this page: Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines Health Benefits and Risks of … don't know if any amount of alcohol is safe to drink during pregnancy, so pregnant women are advised not to drink at … such as liver problems, heart failure, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or certain blood disorders. You have a …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Cervical cerclage (say "SER-vuh-kul … lower part of the uterus. It leads to the vagina. During pregnancy, it is tightly closed to protect the baby. … You may go home the same day. This procedure can help some high-risk pregnancies last longer. But it also has risks. It …
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… of heat stroke) Seizures Unconsciousness/coma Who is at higher risk of heat-related illness? Some people are at increased … efficiently and are less likely to sense and respond to high temperatures People who live alone or who are socially …
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… care provider uses a blood pressure monitor to screen for high blood pressure. A blood pressure cuff is wrapped around … change throughout the day. And sometimes blood pressure is high only because you are seeing the doctor. This is called … It may depend on what your blood pressure is and your risk for heart disease. Children and teens Children and …
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… Overview A child may have a higher chance of having high cholesterol if he or she: Is overweight . Does not … on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents (2011). Expert …
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… page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call Exams and … your ancestors were from northern Europe, you might be at higher risk. Smoking. People who smoke are more likely to … for developing abnormal blood vessels and wet AMD. A diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol. Not getting enough …
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… Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. … (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, especially if they do not have …
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… as antibiotics, birth control pills, or heart medicines. Pregnancy. " Morning sickness " may be one of your first … temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How high is the fever? The answer may depend on how you took the … to worry about. But be sure to watch for other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview For some people with infertility … insemination procedures can improve the chances of pregnancy. These procedures use a thin, flexible tube … are often washed and concentrated. This means that only highly active, healthy sperm are chosen. These sperm are …
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… Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommends screening of at-risk groups: footnote 1 Sexually active women and men age 25 … prenatal visit. For those who test positive or who are at high risk for reinfection, another screening in the third … on sexually transmitted infections: Specific population—Pregnancy. Public Health Agency of Canada . …
