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… Prostate Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview The … benefits and risks of prostate cancer screening at about age 50. footnote 1 Men with higher risk may wish to discuss the need for screening at a younger age. Some things that put men at a higher risk include: …
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… at least 2 minutes at the end of heating Follow food package instructions Some packaged foods are fully cooked and ready-to-eat. Other foods … is at highest risk of foodborne illness? Children under 5 years People who are pregnant Adults 60 years and over …
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… at highest risk of foodborne illness are children under 5 years, people who are pregnant, adults 60 years and over and people with a compromised immune system. … instructions Read more about food, water and beverage safety. … Summer food safety …
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… Fetal Ultrasound On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … you in relation to your past health. Biophysical Profile (BPP) Test Fetal Heart Monitoring … you in relation to your past health. Biophysical Profile (BPP) Test Fetal Heart Monitoring …
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… Rubella (German Measles) On this page: … with the rubella virus, you are at risk for miscarriage. And your baby (fetus) could become infected too. This … and body aches. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than age 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome , a serious …
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… Posterior Vitreous Detachment On this page: … These strands appear as floaters . In addition to normal, age-related changes in the vitreous gel, PVD can also result … These strands appear as floaters . In addition to normal, age-related changes in the vitreous gel, PVD can also result …
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… Tension Headache Triggers On this page: Overview Overview The most common triggers for tension headaches are physical and emotional stress. Sometimes stress is caused by … Overview The most common triggers for tension headaches are physical and emotional stress. Sometimes stress is caused by …
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… Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Tubo-Ovarian Abscess On this page: Overview Overview A tubo-ovarian … (PID) . A tubo-ovarian abscess is usually diagnosed with a physical examination and pelvic ultrasound . Some abscesses … (PID) . A tubo-ovarian abscess is usually diagnosed with a physical examination and pelvic ultrasound . Some abscesses …
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… Eating Disorders: Things That Put a Person at Risk On this page: Overview Overview Experts don't … Modelling and dance are examples. Having a history of physical or sexual abuse. Having risk factors for it doesn't … Modelling and dance are examples. Having a history of physical or sexual abuse. Having risk factors for it doesn't …
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… in Children: Problems Caused by Poor Nutrition On this page: Overview Overview Children with … the amounts of nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. This can lead to being underweight or … children, this disease is linked to being overweight, being physically inactive, and having a family history of type 2 …