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Hemochromatosis

… alcohol, you absorb more iron from food and raise your risk of liver damage (cirrhosis). Do not take extra vitamin … alcohol, you absorb more iron from food and raise your risk of liver damage (cirrhosis). Do not take extra vitamin …

Making the Most of Your Appointment

… surgery, or other treatment? Why is it needed? What are the risks? What are potential side effects? Are there … surgery, or other treatment? Why is it needed? What are the risks? What are potential side effects? Are there …

Living well with hepatitis C virus

… through blood-to-blood contact. While there is a very low risk of spreading the virus through other bodily fluids, …

Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

… who use opioids does not lead to increased drug use or risk-taking behaviour. Training in naloxone administration …

Teen Behaviour Whats Typical and What Are Signs of a Problem

… because of drugs or alcohol. Talk with your teen about the risks of using drugs or alcohol. Drug and alcohol use can … true if the new group seems to be a negative influence. Risky sexual behaviour. A teen may have unprotected sex or … because of drugs or alcohol. Talk with your teen about the risks of using drugs or alcohol. Drug and alcohol use can …

Female Condoms

… to the vagina during intercourse. And it may reduce the risk of getting or transmitting diseases such as genital … to the vagina during intercourse. And it may reduce the risk of getting or transmitting diseases such as genital …

Medical Specialists

… test, or treatment? Why is it needed? What are the risks? What are potential side effects? Are there … test, or treatment? Why is it needed? What are the risks? What are potential side effects? Are there …

Food Safety Preparing

… your hands often and prepare foods properly to reduce the risk of foodborne illness . How to wash your hands Follow … your hands often and prepare foods properly to reduce the risk of foodborne illness . How to wash your hands Follow …

Sarcoidosis

… or planning a pregnancy, talk with your doctor about the risks involved. If you become pregnant, get regular prenatal … or planning a pregnancy, talk with your doctor about the risks involved. If you become pregnant, get regular prenatal …

Living With an Ostomy

… more than 4.5 kg (10 lb) for 6 weeks. This decreases the risk for hernias . After this period, you probably will be … more than 4.5 kg (10 lb) for 6 weeks. This decreases the risk for hernias . After this period, you probably will be …