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… (energy drinks) are advertised as being able to boost your energy and make you feel more alert. Common brands include Red Bull® and Rockstar … the types and amounts of many of these ingredients through Supplemented foods regulations. The amounts are within safe …
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… bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition that affects your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Common symptoms of IBS … take Keep a food and symptom journal. This will help you to learn if your GI symptoms are related to your current food … drinks and chocolate. Health Canada suggests having no more than 400mg of caffeine per day (the amount found in …
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… Infant On this page: Overview Health Tools Delivery of Your Preterm Infant Taking Care of Yourself Health Problems … the placenta, uterus, or cervix; pregnancy with twins or more; infection; or drug or alcohol use during pregnancy. … limit your movement, but it's a good way for the doctor to learn how well your baby is doing. You'll also be checked …
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… brain that control movement. The disease affects the way you move. It can include tremors, slow movement, stiffness, … problems. Some people also lose mental skills (dementia). Learn more Parkinson's Disease: Other Symptoms What Happens The …
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… Why is it important to get enough calcium and vitamin D? Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium . Calcium keeps … make its own vitamin D. From age 9 through 18, girls need more calcium from foods to meet the daily recommended … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn How this information was developed . … …
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… Leg Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … cause only minor problems. But a clot in a deep vein may be more serious. Recent surgery, especially on bones or the … decreases. Symptoms occur more often or are more severe. Learn more Over-the-counter medicines Acetaminophen Aspirin …
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… system to many different food proteins. The immune system learns to recognize and remember food proteins and typically … away or as soon as a severe allergic reaction begins. For more information on how to respond to a person having a … Can babies be tested for food allergy? Yes, babies and young children can be tested for food allergy. Pediatric …
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… Nausea and Vomiting, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … stop within 12 hours. Diarrhea may last for a few days or more. Rotavirus is a virus that can cause severe vomiting … (bile). Symptoms occur more often or are more severe. Learn more Food Safety: Preparing Food Safety: Storing …
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… and Vomiting, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … vomiting can quickly cause dehydration . Older adults are more likely to get dehydrated. Check Your Symptoms Are you … (bile). Symptoms occur more often or are more severe. Learn more Food Safety: Preparing Food Safety: Storing …
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… Pain, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … the pain. Generalized pain occurs in half of the belly or more. This pain can occur with many different illnesses. … very swollen. Symptoms occur more often or are more severe. Learn more Abdominal Pain Causes Preparing For Your …
