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… Prostate Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … PSA tests can help find some prostate cancers early, when the cancer may be easier to treat.A large study of …
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… Grief: When Major Loss Challenges Your Beliefs On this page: Overview … systems can help us face fears and let go of the past and have courage. They help us learn to live with understanding …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Before you start Last updated October 30, … religious or cultural reasons Start to offer solid foods when your baby is around 6 months of age Continue offering … feeding them Show a lack of interest in feeding Fall asleep Your baby is getting enough formula if they’re growing …
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… Staying Safe: After You Leave a Violent Relationship On this page: Overview … Overview After you leave a violent relationship, you may have to take extra steps to stay safe. For example, if you … to email and social media accounts. Always log off when you're done. Turn off location access. Don't post your …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … syndrome . But they sometimes show a chance of a problem when there isn't one ( false-positive result ). If you plan …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling)? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … understand your baby's health problem and what to expect when he or she is born. Results from the test can also help …
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… Diabetes: Counting Carbs if You Don't Use Insulin Actionset Overview Carbohydrate … Here are some tips for eating a healthy, balanced diet when you count carbs. Work with a registered dietitian or a … size. It might be helpful to measure and weigh your food when you are first learning to count carbs. Choose lean …
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… Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. …
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… Advance Care Planning: Should I Have Artificial Hydration and Nutrition? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … options Choose to have artificial hydration and nutrition when you are no longer able to take food or fluids by mouth. …
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… Breast Reconstruction After a Mastectomy? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … may involve many different decisions, including when to have the surgery and what type of reconstruction to … some time later. General anesthesia is usually used, so you sleep during the operation. The cost of reconstruction is …
