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… Their websites contain the most up-to-date information about these diseases. Health Canada investigates and tracks … cases of mad cow disease and vCJD and provides information about infection control and food inspection. Visit …
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… This hormone goes up fast just before ovulation occurs, about midway through the cycle (day 14 of a 28-day cycle). … You may be asked to stop taking medicines (including birth control pills) that contain estrogen or progesterone or both …
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… days)? Breathing problems are slowly worsening Staying about the same (not better or worse)? Breathing problems are … medicines can cause bleeding and can make it harder to control bleeding. Yes Takes medicine that affects blood's … . NOTE : Most people have an average body temperature of about 37°C (98.6°F). But it can vary by a degree or more and …
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… or filet mignon in her food plan. But she has them only about every three months. And she has small portions. "I … or filet mignon in her food plan. But she has them only about every three months. And she has small portions. "I …
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… sputum Make sure your first name, last name and date of birth are on the label of the sputum bottles Collect your … is positive, your health care provider will talk with you about what this result means. When will I get the results … including information about BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) TB clinics, visit  …
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… the teen years, or the problem may have been present from birth. What causes it? Although the exact cause of primary … will give you a physical examination and ask you questions about your general health and whether you have other … can also help prevent early bone loss. Talk to your doctor about which treatments may be right for you. Some people …
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… baby is referred to as an "embryo." From eight weeks to birth, the formal term is "fetus." How growth progresses About a week after conception, between days seven and 10, … functioning. When should I announce my pregnancy? This is a personal decision. Some pregnant people want to share the …
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… days or weeks. Here are some of the things you may notice about your baby's skin. It looks like pimples. Babies often … They are caused by the trauma of being squeezed through the birth canal. They will disappear within the first week or … They can be large. Light port-wine stains may fade, but about half get bigger as the child grows. Sometimes they get …
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… orders, to have the best chance of keeping seizures under control. Missing a dose here or there or taking doses too … in identifying the types of seizures you have can lead to choosing the wrong drug. A drug that prevents one type of … can be dangerous. It is important to tell your doctor about all the medicines and natural health products you are …