3936 results found
Health topics
… HIV Testing: Should I Get Tested for Human Immunodeficiency … This makes it hard for the body to fight infection and disease. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired … a false-positive test result, which shows that you have the disease when you actually don't. This could cause you …
HealthLinkBC files
… Fifth disease (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 … File number 54 Download PDF Document English What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is an infection caused by a virus … serious complications from fifth disease, there is a blood test that can determine if you have recently been infected …
HealthLinkBC files
… Role of Pets in Human Disease Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … animals, the environment or infected humans. Some of these diseases can be passed from your pet to you. What diseases … pets should be examined by a veterinarian who may run some tests to screen for disease. Puppies and kittens are more …
Health topics
… Parkinson's Disease: Other Symptoms On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Most people know that Parkinson's disease is a condition that affects how you move. But the breakdown of nerve cells in Parkinson's disease can cause other symptoms. These other symptoms, also …
Health topics
… Acquired Von Willebrand Disease On this page: … What is acquired von Willebrand disease? Acquired von Willebrand disease is a rare bleeding disorder that might be caused by …
HealthLinkBC files
… Hand, foot and mouth disease Last updated July 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hand, foot and mouth disease? Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by enteroviruses. It’s most common in …
Health topics
… Weight and Coronary Artery Disease On this page: Overview Overview … between being overweight and the risk for coronary artery disease. Being overweight increases your chances of having risk factors for the disease. These include high blood pressure , diabetes , and …
Health topics
… Coronary Artery Disease and Alcohol On this page: Overview Related … start drinking to try to lower your risk of coronary artery disease. You have many other options that can lower your … blood pressure , which is a risk factor for coronary artery disease . Increase your risk of stroke . Directly damage …
Healthy eating
… Eating guidelines for gallbladder disease Last updated August 31, 2016 Download PDF Document … gallbladder stores this bile and releases it into your intestine when you eat. Particles in the bile, usually … on what you can eat to reduce symptoms of gallbladder disease. It also covers what to eat after surgery. Steps you …
Health topics
… Congenital Heart Disease in Adults On this page: Overview … Overview How can you live well with congenital heart disease? Here are some things you can do to help you live well when you have congenital heart disease. Get regular checkups. Adults who have congenital …
