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… on doors, windows, stairs and railings can expose you and your family to health risks. Before you begin renovations, consider the following … levels of exposure to lead may cause lead poisoning and other issues such as anemia and impaired brain and nervous …
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… ages who are directly or indirectly affected by alcohol and other drug use. For more information call the 24-hour BC … To find mental health and substance use support services in your area, search the HealthLinkBC Directory or contact … that may be circulating and could put you at increased risk Talking openly with your kids, teenagers, and adult …
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… Getting Support Dealing With Relapse Staying Tobacco-Free Risks of Other Tobacco and Nicotine Products … start to feel real benefits over time. Within a few hours, your blood pressure will go down and you'll have more …
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… Breast Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … Your Symptoms Overview Breast lumps or changes are a common health worry. You may have many kinds of breast lumps and other breast changes throughout your life. This may include …
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… Healthwise Self-Care Checklist On this page: Step 1. Observe … More About It Step 3. Make an Action Plan Step 4. Evaluate Your Progress Step 1. Observe the … More About It Check the Healthwise Knowledgebase. What do other books or articles say about the problem? Do you have a …
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… Advance Care Planning On this page: Overview Health Tools Basic Types of Advance Care Plans Preparing an … badly hurt or have a serious illness and can't speak for yourself. Advance care plans also let you appoint somebody … your family and doctor your wishes about life support and other medical treatment. An advance care plan also allows …
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… Campylobacter , E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella , Listeria and other bacteria. Raw milk includes milk from cows, goats, … light, and helps you to tell colours apart. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. What are the risks of drinking raw …
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… Overview Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview … flu vaccine is also important for health care workers and other care providers in facilities and community settings, …
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… and included. Human milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby … to babies who are not breastfed or chestfed May lower the risk of sleep-related infant death Why is breastfeeding or … few days or one every week. Does my baby need anything other than human milk? Babies that are breastfed or chestfed …
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… can happen if the baby doesn't get enough blood, oxygen, or other nutrients before or during birth. Other causes include … The doctor will do a physical examination and ask about your family's health history and your child's past health. … development. For example, babies born too early are at risk for bleeding in the brain . Within the first 2 or 3 …
