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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Although there are more than 20 types of rodents in British Columbia, only … and wires. They eat a variety of foods, including food you might have stored in your cupboards or pantry. If you … or fruit on the counter), or burrows in the soil outside. When your house is quiet, it is also possible to hear …
Healthy eating
… at all times. Offer at least 50% of fluids from the Sell Most beverage category such as water, carbonated water, … and vegetables and lowfat milk products. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for all sports. Follow the … This information is not meant to replace advice from your medical doctor or individual counseling with a …
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… Gestational Diabetes: Giving Yourself Insulin Shots Actionset Overview If you have … that you: Have the right dose of insulin, especially if you are giving two types of insulin in the same syringe. … an alcohol swab. Check the insulin bottle or cartridge. When you use an insulin bottle for the first time, write the …
Medical tests
… Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related … from an artery. This test is used to find out how well your lungs are able to move oxygen into the blood and remove … Find out if you are getting the right amount of oxygen when you are using oxygen in the hospital. Measure the …
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… Loneliness and Your Health On this page: Overview … experiences loneliness Anyone can feel lonely. But people are more likely to feel lonely if they: Live alone. Lack a … it feel hard to take care of your health, or to get help when you're having problems. If you're lonely for a long …
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… Managing Postpartum Depression Actionset Overview If you have the "baby blues" after childbirth, you're not … baby is born. They tend to improve in less than 2 weeks, when hormonal changes have settled down. But you can have … work with your doctor now to treat your symptoms. If you are having thoughts of hurting yourself, your baby, or …
Medical tests
… Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related … your blood or urine. Ketones are substances that are made when the body breaks down fat for energy. Normally, your … strips or tablets. Avoid getting toilet paper, pubic hair, stool, menstrual blood, or other foreign matter in the urine …
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… Dealing With Teen Substance Use Actionset Overview If your teen is using alcohol, tobacco, or other substances, … a teen is using alcohol or drugs. Experts recommend that parents look for a pattern or a number of changes in … to talk about using a substance. Talking to someone when they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol …
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… Vision Learning Center Learn about eye and vision health You rely on your eyes and vision to do most daily … to keep you and those around you safe. And it can be scary when you have vision problems from an infection, an injury, … Surgery Cataracts Cataracts in Children Cataracts: Eye Care After Surgery Cataracts: Questions About Surgery …
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… Basic Dental Care From Birth to 16 Years On this page: Overview Related … care. During routine checkups visits the doctor will check your child's dental health. A visit to a dentist is recommended within 6 months of when your child's first tooth comes in but no later than …
