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… Hepatitis C: Your Risk for Cirrhosis On this page: Overview Related … & W. Thomas London MD - Hepatology … Hepatitis C Your Risk for Cirrhosis …
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… Risks and complications during pregnancy Last updated … information Learn more about general pregnancy concerns: High-risk pregnancy Pregnancy-related problems Special … pregnancy Blood pressure and pre-eclampsia You may develop high blood pressure during pregnancy. High blood pressure …
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… Sexually Transmitted Infections: Symptoms in Women On this … while waiting for your appointment. This will reduce the risk of transmitting the infection to your partner. Related … while waiting for your appointment. This will reduce the risk of transmitting the infection to your partner. Related …
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… Risks of Smoking Cigars and Pipes On this page: Overview … Overview Cigars and pipe tobacco are harmful and are not risk-free alternatives to smoking. They're addictive. They … health problems. Smoking cigars and pipes can increase the risk of cancers of the lung, head, and neck. Smoking cigars …
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… Isolated Systolic High Blood Pressure On this page: Overview Overview In isolated systolic high blood pressure (isolated systolic hypertension, or … especially older women. High blood pressure increases your risk for stroke and heart disease. How much it increases …
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… High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy On this page: Condition … Self-Care What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is a measure of the … tests. You may need blood pressure medicine. To reduce your risk of preeclampsia, your doctor or midwife may recommend …
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… Pregnancy and Chronic High Blood Pressure On this page: Overview Overview Some people have high blood pressure before they get pregnant (chronic … a complete list of the medicines you take. To reduce your risk for pre-eclampsia, your doctor may recommend that you …
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… High Blood Pressure in Children and Teens On this page: … Basics What is high blood pressure in children and teens? Blood pressure is … When blood pressure is a little high, it may increase the risk of health problems later in life. If blood pressure is …
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… High Blood Pressure: Nutrition Tips On this page: Overview … dairy foods. For more information on the DASH diet, see: High Blood Pressure: Using the DASH Diet . DASH Diet Sample … in the diet can prevent high blood pressure in those at risk for the disease and can help control high blood …
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… Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products Last … they are electronic devices. They heat tobacco to a very high temperature so that the user can inhale nicotine … This is available through the BC Smoking Cessation Program Behavioural coaching and other supports through QuitNow …
