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… kneading the mother’s breasts - and sucking at the breast releases a hormone in the mother that helps her uterus to …
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… glands. Cortisol levels get higher when the pituitary gland releases adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). Cortisol has … glands. Cortisol levels get higher when the pituitary gland releases adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). Cortisol has …
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… Some people believe hypnosis causes the brain to release natural substances that affect the way you perceive … Some people believe hypnosis causes the brain to release natural substances that affect the way you perceive …
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… sexual contact can spread Shigella bacteria. This includes: oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting stool on your … in untreated water Sexual contact Do not have unprotected oral-anal contact, especially if your partner has symptoms … Use a dam, plastic wrap or cut open a condom when having oral-anal sexual contact Right after sex, thoroughly wash …
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… are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at home by mouth (orally). A booster dose may be required every 3 months. … over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A booster dose may be required every 2 … 2 to 6 years of age are given 3 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A booster dose may be required every 6 …
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… that you put on your skin (topical) or take by mouth (oral). You may notice an improvement in your acne after … that you put on your skin (topical) or take by mouth (oral). You may notice an improvement in your acne after …
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… nasal spray, gel, or drops (such as Claritin Allergy or Drixoral) to help a stuffy nose. Don't use a nasal decongestant … swell up more than before you used the spray. Try an oral decongestant for a stuffy nose or head. It provides … to your pharmacist or health care provider before using oral decongestants. Try using a medicine that thins mucus …
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… incontinence in men? Urinary incontinence is the accidental release of urine. It's not a disease. It's a symptom of a … of urinary incontinence you have. Stress incontinence: You release a small amount of urine when you cough, strain, lift … You have the urge to urinate, but you can only release a small amount. And you can't control the constant …
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… away. The moist tissue in the nose can cause the battery to release strong chemicals (alkali) quickly, often in less … and other devices. Because of the chemicals they can release, they can cause serious problems if they are … The moist tissue in the nose can cause the battery to release strong chemicals (alkali) quickly, often in less …
