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… Depression: Should My Child Take Medicine to Treat Depression? Decision Point You … long-term effects of medicines used to treat depression in children and teens are not fully known. But experts believe … use or thoughts about death. Suicide attempts in children younger than age 12 are rare. What medicines can your child
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… Healthy eating guidelines for prevention of recurrent kidney stones Last updated December … how to eat can be a bit different. Talk with your health care provider if you are unsure. Over half of people who … to 2.5 liters of urine per day. Having lots of urine helps prevent stones from forming. It also helps get rid of any …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Avoid Social Problems On this page: Overview Related … delays as well as other problems that can make children, teens, and adults who have Down syndrome … injury, and other types of harm. You can help manage and prevent these types of problems by being aware and helping …
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… time (not including time for schoolwork). None for children younger than 2 years footnote 1 One hour or less for … 1 2 hours or less for children 5 years and older footnote 2 Preventing illness Kids get dirty. They play with other kids … , especially when they are eating, sleeping, or with their babies. Ask first if it's okay to pet someone's dog, and …
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… Healthy Eating in Children: Things That Influence Food Choices On this page: Overview Overview Children may develop poor eating habits for several reasons, …
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… will cause decreased lung function after about 3 weeks in children who have mild to moderate lung problems. footnote 1 … who have cystic fibrosis should do all the positions except babies, who should not be placed in the head-down position … you clap, depends on the child. Consider the following: Younger and smaller children require less force and time …
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… Growth and Development: Helping Your Child Build Self-Esteem Actionset Overview Self-esteem is a … Keep these things in mind as you raise your child. Children sense that they belong by the way their parents … act toward them. Show and tell your child that you love and care for him or her. Children learn about how well they are …
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… Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? … are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? 1 Get … the neck just below the jaw. Opens the carotid artery and carefully removes the plaque. Closes the artery and skin …
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… Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? Decision Point You may want to have … more from making major lifestyle changes. And many people younger than 60 benefit more from taking metformin. footnote … is probably safe for breastfeeding women and their babies. footnote 2 Metformin is also used to treat type 2 …
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… Healthy Eating in Children: Problems Caused by Poor Nutrition On this page: Overview Overview Children with poor eating habits don't get the amounts of …