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… Iron and Your Health Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 68c Nutrition Series Download PDF … Vietnamese Why is iron important? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced …
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… Hip Fractures: What Increases Your Risk On this page: Overview … of the decrease in the hormone estrogen in women after menopause . Having lower levels of estrogen speeds up bone …
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… Health Risks Related to Smokeless Tobacco On this page: Overview … risk-free alternatives to smoking. And they are harmful to your body. They can lead to: White patches or red sores in … cancer) involving the lip, tongue, or cheek. Tooth loss and other dental problems. Gum disease. Your gums may pull away …
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… Reducing risk of food allergy in your baby Last updated March 31, … and talk to your baby's doctor. You can continue to offer other new foods. Is my baby at increased risk of developing …
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… Heart Attack and Stroke in Women: Reducing Your Risk On this page: Overview … be taking, such as birth control pills or hormone therapy. Menopause. A woman's risk of heart disease and stroke is …
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… Food and your health Overview Tips on eating habits, planning ahead and … and learn how to make lifelong positive changes to improve your health. Image Plan, shop and prepare Resources for meal …
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… Your health during pregnancy Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview Making your health a priority is especially important during … radiation Pregnancy and seatbelt use Common symptoms and concerns You will likely experience many different symptoms …
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… Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health On this page: Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines Health Benefits and Risks of … drink increases the risk of illness, injury to self and others. If you choose to drink, keep the amount of alcohol …
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… Menopause: Managing Hot Flashes Actionset Overview A hot flash is a sudden feeling of intense body heat. Your head, neck, and chest may get red. Your heartbeat may … It raises your estrogen level. HT may increase the risk of problems in a small number of women. These problems …
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… fetuses at the same time. Multiple pregnancy increases the risk of premature birth, low birth weight, and health problems for you and your babies. And it raises the risk of one or more of the …
