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Clean-up after a flood

… begins. Pump only 20% of the standing water per day to prevent collapse of the surrounding soils damage to the …
Healthy eating

Eating guidelines for after a cancer diagnosis

… larger amounts, or eat more often to get enough calories to prevent weight loss. Examples of higher calorie foods …
Healthy eating

Healthy eating guidelines for food safety during pregnancy

… water. Wash your hands and kitchen surfaces often to help prevent bacteria from spreading. Wash and disinfect your …
Healthy eating

Meal planning Getting started

… to plan for them as well. Planning these can help you prevent purchasing less healthy options when you’re hungry …
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Asthma Taking Charge of Your Asthma

… medicine helps reduce the swelling of your airways and prevent attacks. Treating attacks when they occur. The … medicine helps reduce the swelling of your airways and prevent attacks. Treating attacks when they occur. The …
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Tissue Flap Surgery for Breast Reconstruction

… or two. Your doctor may also prescribe antibiotics to help prevent infection. You may be able to go back to work or … or two. Your doctor may also prescribe antibiotics to help prevent infection. You may be able to go back to work or …
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Birth Control Pros and Cons of Hormonal Methods

… co-operation of sex partner. More than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. It's easy to use. Most cost-effective … co-operation of sex partner. More than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. It's easy to use. Most cost-effective …
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Substance Use Disorder Dealing With Teen Substance Use

… use. Your teen may need treatment. Early treatment may prevent substance use disorder in the future. Get support. … use. Your teen may need treatment. Early treatment may prevent substance use disorder in the future. Get support. …
Medical tests

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

… the test and how soon to do it. If you take a medicine that prevents blood clots, your doctor may tell you to stop … the test and how soon to do it. If you take a medicine that prevents blood clots, your doctor may tell you to stop …
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Using a Cane

… on your walking aid are clean and in good condition to help prevent slipping. You can buy replacement tips from medical … on your walking aid are clean and in good condition to help prevent slipping. You can buy replacement tips from medical …