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… BC) Feeding your baby during emergencies  Infants are at risk of illness and infection during emergencies.  Be … Read about food allergies, including how to reduce the risk:  Food allergies Toddlers and preschoolers You play an … health conditions, stress, sleep quality and other factors can also influence weight. Eating well and being …
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… water that is 15°C (60°F) to 21°C (70°F) , you are also at risk for hypothermia. But hypothermia can occur indoors, … to warm the core body temperature. What increases your risk? Anyone can get hypothermia. Very young children and older people can be at higher risk. This is because their bodies may not be able to …
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… hopeless, get help right away. What puts a person at risk for suicide? Things that may put a person at risk of suicide include their personal history and stressful life events. People may be at higher risk of suicide if they: Have attempted suicide before. Have …
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… it harder for flavours to reach the taste buds. Other factors that may cause taste change include: A dry mouth. … it harder for flavours to reach the taste buds. Other factors that may cause taste change include: A dry mouth. …
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… have rarely caused very serious side effects. Discuss the risks and benefits of hormone treatment with your doctor. … also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as … also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as …
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… have rarely caused very serious side effects. Discuss the risks and benefits of hormone treatment with your doctor. … also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as … also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as …
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… has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do … especially of: bleeding problems blood clots brittle bones (osteoporosis) diabetes eye problems (such as cataracts, … especially of: bleeding problems blood clots brittle bones (osteoporosis) diabetes eye problems (such as cataracts, …
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… , such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen. Medicines for osteoporosis (bisphosphonates), such as alendronate or … , such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen. Medicines for osteoporosis (bisphosphonates), such as alendronate or …
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… right away. But atrial fibrillation often comes back. Many factors affect how long the heart stays in a normal rhythm. … can choose another treatment. Cardioversion does have some risks. These range from minor burns from the patches to a … heartbeat. Your doctor can help you weigh your personal risks against the possible benefits of cardioversion. No …
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… (extraction). It is also used in people with other high-risk bleeding conditions to control bleeding at such times … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do … should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug passes into …