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… such as irons, space heaters, and bottle warmers How can burns be prevented? Burns and scalds are …
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… Adam, XTC, X, hug, beans, and the love drug. Ecstasy pills often have a logo, such as cartoon characters, stamped on … a vein. This stimulant's effects help a person dance for long periods of time without getting tired. Ecstasy is said … you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Ecstasy (MDMA) is …
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… will die. The risk is higher if you are 50 years or older. How is hepatitis A spread? The hepatitis A virus is found in …
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… come back if you don't keep your strength and flexibility. How do you do exercises for patellar tracking disorder? … and add others over time. Your physiotherapist may use biofeedback during some exercises to help you learn to contract … you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Actionset Overview The thigh …
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… TB disease in the lungs include a cough for 2 to 3 weeks or longer, bloody spit, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite, … in a sleeping state and prevents them from multiplying. How is a TB skin test done? A TST is a two-part test. First …
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… tiredness, and restless leg syndrome Quality of life How the brain works (cognition) Low-risk chronic kidney … of recommended types of exercise and how hard and how often to do them. Staying Fit with Kidney Disease (National … to start physical activity, how hard, how often and how long to be active for, and when to stop physical activity …
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… of learning disabilities vary depending on age. They are often discovered in elementary school, when a child has … alphabet, numbers, days of the week, colours, shapes, and how to spell and write their name. Make consistent reading … too close to others when talking or may talk out of turn. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor or a school professional …
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… What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is a measure of how hard the blood pushes against the walls of your … descent are more likely to get high blood pressure, often have more severe high blood pressure, and are more … for you. Complementary treatments include: Acupuncture. Biofeedback. Meditation. Stress management and relaxation. …
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… radiation or certain chemicals. What are the symptoms? CLL often doesn't cause any symptoms. When it does, they may … cause anemia, infections, and easy bruising or bleeding. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your past … treatment of these and other infections will help you live longer. You can sometimes prevent certain infections or keep …
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… to have rashes or other skin problems. Some of them have long names that are hard to say and sound scary. But most … about your baby's skin. It looks like pimples. Babies often get pimples on their cheeks, noses, and foreheads. This baby acne may show up during the first few weeks of life and usually clears …