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… can affect your skin, eyes, and immune system. UVA causes immediate tanning (the darkening of the melanin in your … to some skin cancers. UVB is more harmful than UVA. It causes delayed tanning by making your skin produce more … vulnerable to the effects of UV radiation. Young people who use tanning beds are also at risk. When and where am I most …
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… Meal planning can help ensure that foods and leftovers are used before they go to waste. Also, if you go to the grocery … purchases of foods you don’t need. Tips to increase success Use the tips below when getting started. Start slowly and build on your successes. Use what feels right and ignore the rest or come back to it …
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… be sure you don't do too much. You can walk around the house and up and down stairs, but take it slow. During the … weeks to get back to a normal routine. Chemotherapy , which uses medicines to kill cancer cells, is recommended after … bladder, and rectum may become weak. The weakness may cause bladder or bowel problems, such as cystocele , urinary …
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… (say "lap-uh-ROSS-kuh-pee") is a type of surgery that uses very small cuts. These cuts are called incisions. The … may be done after early infertility tests do not show the cause for the infertility. Do a biopsy. See if cancer in … (resection) of the colon also can be done. Find the cause of sudden or ongoing pelvic pain. How To Prepare Surgery …
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… Cancer: Controlling Nausea and Vomiting From Chemotherapy Actionset Overview Of all the side effects of chemotherapy , nausea and vomiting are two of the most distressing. But in many cases, nausea and vomiting can be controlled and even prevented. …
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… sea anemones. They can be found all over the world. They cause injury and illness through the release of venom when … found on jellyfish, Portuguese man-of-wars, squid, and octopuses. Tentacles are used for grasping, feeling, moving, and killing prey by …
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… Syndrome On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What … weakness, pain, and other problems in your hand that are caused by pressure on the median nerve in your wrist. The … . It doesn't control movement of your little finger. What causes it? Pressure on the median nerve causes carpal tunnel …
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… Hearing Loss On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … loss may range from slight to profound. Depending on the cause, hearing loss may improve with treatment (reversible) or be lasting (permanent). What causes it? The most common causes of hearing loss are noise …
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… to music. Get some hand weights or stretch bands. You can use cans of food as weights if you don't want to buy weights. Use an online exercise video or a smartphone app. This can be a fun way to stay active at home. Do active housework. This may include activities such as sweeping, …
