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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … women. The side effects include osteoporosis and joint pain. Your doctor can help you decide if taking one of these … to prevent breast cancer. I'm not sure It may help to go back and read "Get the Facts." It depends on what kind of …
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… the pupil. The inner layer is the retina, which lines the back two-thirds of the eyeball. The retina consists of two … Small muscles attached to the lens can change its shape, allowing the eye to focus on objects at varying distances. … relaxing these muscles causes the lens to change shape, allowing the eyes to focus on near or far objects …
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… However, the SARS CoV-2 virus continues to circulate at lower levels in the community. The protection from infection … of emergencies include, but are not limited to: Chest pains Difficulty breathing Severe bleeding Loss of … conditions page or selecting the specific conditions below: Acute bronchitis Asthma Coronavirus (COVID-19) Croup …
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… Rinse the burn Rinse burned skin with cool water until the pain stops. Rinsing will usually stop the pain in 15 to 30 minutes. The cool water lowers the skin temperature and stops the burn from becoming … non-prescription burn dressings available. Be sure to follow the instructions included in the package. If the burn is …
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… Overview Keeping your blood sugar in a target range reduces your risk of problems from diabetes. These problems … own target blood sugar range. Some people can work toward lower numbers. Other people may need higher goals. For … have any complications from diabetes may do better with a lower target range. Most adults with type 1 or type 2 …
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… are the most harmful to your baby. Visit the Canadian Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking guidelines to find out what a … baby during pregnancy is also influenced by the following factors: The birthing parent’s overall health and … milk when you drink. Alcohol can also impact the taste and reduce the amount of milk available to your baby This can …
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… you in nature. But there are some things you can do to reduce how much you get from man-made sources. You may be … of radiation you get from one of these scanners is very low.) If you are exposed to radiation from a nuclear … of radiation you get from one of these scanners is very low.) If you are exposed to radiation from a nuclear …
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… oral thermometer marked in fractions of a degree. This allows you to see even small changes in temperature better … awareness to work well, it's best to use all of the following methods together. Calendar (rhythm) method Write down … for signs of ovulation (such as breast tenderness, belly pain, and mood changes). You may have any of the following …
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… right away if you develop symptoms of a blood clot, such as pain/swelling/redness/weakness of the arms or legs, calf … with certain conditions (such as hemophilia type A or B, low levels of factor VII, Glanzmann's thrombasthenia). … to become ineffective. Aim the syringe so that the water flows gently down the side of the vial. Do not shake the …