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Binge Eating Disorder

… Disorder On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens Treatment … disorder is sometimes called compulsive overeating. What causes it? Experts are not sure what causes binge eating disorder. But it seems to run in families. …

Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… are rich in vitamin K. Some diseases and conditions can cause the blood to clot too much. When this happens, blood … clots can form in the body and block blood flow. This can cause heart attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis and other … INR is unstable (sometimes too high and sometimes too low) use the chart below to add up how much vitamin K you are …

Vitamin D and your health

… do I need vitamin D? Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium for strong bones and teeth. vitamin D also helps … recommended for children under 4 years of age but can be used for all ages Chewable: for people who can safely chew …

Syphilis

… may be neurologic (hearing or vision loss, dizziness ) or cause damage to your brain, heart and other organs in your … lead to death. Untreated syphilis during pregnancy can cause serious complications, such as miscarriage, premature birth or stillbirth, low birth weight, or cause the baby to be born with syphilis. What is the …

Immune Globulin

… your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or bacteria. Health Canada has approved Ig. Is immune … safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as HIV and hepatitis. Each blood donation is also tested for blood-borne viruses before being used to make Ig. Several steps are …

Calcium and your health

… absorb calcium from foods. Should I take a supplement? Use the food sources table below to find out how much … to see how much calcium the food contains. You can also use the calcium calculator on the Osteoporosis Canada …

Conversations that teach resilience Teens

… remember writing essays for History class. And, like you, I used to struggle with getting the words down. I found that I …

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Should I Get a Screening Test

… remember Most abdominal aortic aneurysms, or AAAs, never cause problems. But sometimes they burst, which is often … they burst. Screening can be harmful for some people, because it can also find aneurysms that will never cause problems. This may lead to dangerous surgery that isn't …

Abdominal Pain Age 12 and Older

… Check Your Symptoms Overview The cause of abdominal problems, or belly problems, can be hard to … and an upset stomach are common problems that can cause this type of pain. Home treatment may help relieve some … vessel problems, such as an aortic aneurysm . The pain caused by appendicitis or gallbladder disease may get worse …

Midwives

… across B.C. You do not need a referral to see a midwife. Use the Find a Midwife search tool to find a registered …