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… Vegetarian Diets On this page: Overview Eating a Healthy Diet Vegetarian Diets for Children … sources of vitamin D are right for your baby. footnote 1 Young children Children ages 1 to 2 years need extra fat for brain and nerve development. If you …
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… the best chance of delaying or preventing type 2 diabetes over the long term. FAQs What is prediabetes? Prediabetes … to help delay or prevent type 2 diabetes, for up to 10 years. footnote 3 , footnote 4 A follow-up study at 15 years … more from making major lifestyle changes. And many people younger than 60 benefit more from taking metformin. footnote …
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… usually does not cause symptoms, especially in newborns and young children. If it's more severe, a person may have … are more likely to occur in older children and adults. They can include bleeding, infection, narrowing of … usually does not cause symptoms, especially in newborns and young children. If it's more severe, a person may have …
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… you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness. Children younger than 8 years may be more sensitive to the side effects of … discoloration has also occurred in older children and young adults. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication …
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… know of any trouble spots in the area. Contact a local government or health unit for information on recreational … few centimetres of water (e.g. bathtub). ‘Non-swimmers’ and young children (0-12 years old) need constant supervision by a responsible adult. …
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… usually lasts 4 to 7 days. In some people, especially young children and older adults, the diarrhea can be so severe that a hospital stay … is called reactive arthritis. It can last for months or years and can lead to chronic arthritis . How can you …
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… and Other Sleep Problems in Children On this page: Overview Overview A good night's sleep … while sleepwalking. Children spend more time than teens and adults in a deep stage of sleep that happens early in the … while sleepwalking. Children spend more time than teens and adults in a deep stage of sleep that happens early in the …
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… When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Special Diets for Epilepsy … Temporal lobe epilepsy (the most common type of epilepsy in adults). It causes smacking of the lips or rubbing the hands … childhood epilepsy go away after the child reaches the teen years. Other types may continue for life. Epilepsy that …
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… Chest discomfort or pain, especially in people who are younger than age 40, can have many causes. Angina (say … No Symptoms in chest area How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
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… Spinal X-Ray On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It … curves of the spine, such as scoliosis, in children or young adults. Check the spine for problems present at birth …
