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… style of eating. It features foods eaten in Greece, Spain, and other countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. … (walnuts, hazelnuts, and almonds). These types of oils may have a protective effect on the heart. Most other … heart-healthy diets recommend getting less than 35% of your calories from fat. But in the Mediterranean diet, an …
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… staph (staphylococcus). Often these bacteria enter the body when the skin has already been irritated or injured because … bites, burns, or cuts. Children may get impetigo after they have had a cold or allergies that have made the skin under … develop in completely healthy skin. What are the symptoms? You or your child may have impetigo if you have sores: That …
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… Actionset Overview To avoid losing weight and muscle mass when you have COPD, you generally need to eat more foods that have …
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… What is diverticular bleeding? Diverticular bleeding occurs when pouches ( diverticula ) that have developed in the wall of the large intestine (colon) bleed. If you have these pouches, you have a condition called …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February … hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. When babies get infected with hepatitis B, the virus is very … vaccine . Babies immunized at birth need to have a blood test 4 weeks after their last dose of hepatitis …
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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … (including new/worsening anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, irritability, hostile/angry feelings, impulsive … rapid speech). Be especially watchful for these symptoms when a new antidepressant is started or when the dose is …
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… to consider the needs of seniors in long-term care when planning for, or responding to emergencies. How are … care facility? B.C. health authorities are required to have emergency preparedness plans for all health care and … emergency preparedness and planning at the facility where your family member lives, you may ask: What is the …
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… battery-powered device. It sends mild electrical signals to your heart. This keeps the heart beating normally. These … the pacemaker helps your heart. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns. How is it put in place? You will get medicine … to the right ventricle of your heart. You may feel pressure when the doctor does this. Your doctor may also have …
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… can cause AAT deficiency. These people are more likely to have lung diseases and will get them at a younger-than-normal age (30 to 40 years old). Some types of … no test is 100% accurate. This test cannot predict when—or whether—you will develop symptoms or how severe they …
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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … eyes/skin, and dark urine Daily alcohol use, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may damage your liver. … dosage directions. Do not use this product to make a child sleepy. Do not give other cough-and-cold medication that …
