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… vaccine. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. If you have concerns, … What is pneumococcal infection? Pneumococcal infection is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. The bacteria can cause serious and life-threatening infections of the lining …
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… disorders, eating disorders, problem gambling or substance dependency. Getting help Mental health services … and concerns Depression Depression is an illness that causes you to feel sad, lose interest in activities you … of proportion with the seriousness or likelihood of the cause of your worry. Learn more about the symptoms of anxiety, …
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… Chinese Medicine On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview … herbs. This combines herbs, roots, powders, or animal substances to help restore balance in the body. Cupping. … herbs. This combines herbs, roots, powders, or animal substances to help restore balance in the body. Cupping. …
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… Milk Thistle On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview Milk thistle is a plant that contains silymarin, a substance that some people take to help with liver function, … Overview Milk thistle is a plant that contains silymarin, a substance that some people take to help with liver function, …
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… having a lipase test. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, usually from the arm. … the liver and keeps it from working the way it should. Substance use disorder . Medical Tests: … the liver and keeps it from working the way it should. Substance use disorder . Medical Tests: …
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… a time. Fasting to detoxify the body. Some people fast because they believe it rids the body of toxins. But there is no evidence that toxic substances build up in a person whose liver and kidneys are … the body of toxins. But there is no evidence that toxic substances build up in a person whose liver and kidneys are …
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… therapists work with people of all ages who, because of illness, injury, developmental delays, or … issues such as Alzheimer's disease, post-traumatic stress, substance use disorder, and eating disorders. … issues such as Alzheimer's disease, post-traumatic stress, substance use disorder, and eating disorders. …
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… Treatment Overview Music therapy is the use of music to gain physical and emotional healing and … connection to others. Helping the brain produce a calming substance (melatonin). Improving how well you speak. … connection to others. Helping the brain produce a calming substance (melatonin). Improving how well you speak. …
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… Test Overview A rapid sputum tests is used to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) when other tests show … can cause an infection. A sample of sputum is added to a substance that promotes the growth of bacteria. If no … can cause an infection. A sample of sputum is added to a substance that promotes the growth of bacteria. If no …
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… of a loved one, such as the death of a child or a death caused by an accident, a homicide, or a suicide. Have a … talks about suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional … talks about suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional …
