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… that you are pregnant. Do not stop taking your pills and risk a pregnancy unless your doctor tells you to stop. If … pills. Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family … MD - Family Medicine Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… (for example, Vaseline) as a lubricant. It increases the risk of vaginal irritation and infection. Use a vaginal … options. Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - … MD - Family Medicine Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… Although these may be relatively minor illnesses in healthy people, they are more dangerous if you have heart failure, and you are at higher risk of developing dangerous complications, such as … Failure Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… wound, the longer it will take to heal, and the greater the risk of infection. Cutting off the tip of a finger or toe … Cuts Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … - Family Medicine Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… to the sun's ultraviolet rays. They are useful for high-risk areas such as the nose, lips, and shoulders. If you … Sunburn Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: …
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… pain during work, play, and daily activities: Stay at a healthy weight. Wear kneepads when kneeling on hard … or contact. But wearing shoes with cleats increases your risk of injury. Bursitis Tendon Injury … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Smoking Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family … - Family Medicine Christine R. Maldonado PhD - Behavioral Health Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Smoking Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Heather Quinn MD - Family … Medicine Andrew Littlefield PhD - Psychology, Behavioral Health Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Heather Quinn MD - Family …
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… A caesarean birth (or C-section) may be recommended by your health care provider. This could be done before labour … be an option for you. You can discuss this option with your health care provider to explore this topic and prepare …
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… Age 12 and Older Foodborne Illness and Safe Food Handling Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
