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Medical tests
… levels. Why It Is Done The bilirubin test is used to: Check liver function and watch for signs of liver disease, … feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks Heel stick There is very little … feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks Heel stick There is very little …
Health topics
… defects may have one or more of these symptoms: Tiring quickly Difficulty breathing Puffiness or swelling Sweating … A newborn screening test may find a heart defect. The test checks the oxygen level in the blood. You may find that your … congenital heart defects. Children typically recover more quickly from a heart catheterization procedure than from a …
Medications
… of shortness of breath/asthma. Your doctor must prescribe a quick-relief medicine/inhaler (such as salbutamol, … while you are on this medication. You should always have a quick-relief inhaler with you. Consult your doctor or … other antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine). Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or …
Health topics
… your weight. Alcohol provides a lot of calories but no nutrition. The number of calories in a drink depends on how … your weight. Alcohol provides a lot of calories but no nutrition. The number of calories in a drink depends on how …
Healthy eating
… For information and advice based on your specific food and nutrition needs and preferences, call 8-1-1 and ask to …
Healthy eating
Guidelines for food beverage sales Stock vending machines and stores with healthy food and beverages
… beverages. Choose items that they enjoy and that meet the nutrition standards in the Guidelines. Ask for samples from … machine and/or store, how they score according to the Checklist and Nutrient Criteria of the Guidelines and the …
Healthy eating
… fundraising food and beverage menu options according to the nutrition standards in the Guidelines. Select items … Nutrient Criteria for prepackaged food or as Sell using the Checklist for freshly made food. For prepackaged food, aim … and beverages for sale meeting the Nutrient Criteria or Checklist. Food for thought Fundraising events can include …
Health topics
… Some unproven therapies for ASD include: footnote 1 Nutritional supplements. Some studies have claimed that … Some unproven therapies for ASD include: footnote 1 Nutritional supplements. Some studies have claimed that …
Health topics
… lack of exercise, and family history. How does your doctor check your risk? Your doctor can check your risk for a heart attack and stroke by assessing … lack of exercise, and family history. How does your doctor check your risk? Your doctor can check your risk for a heart …
Medications
… have diabetes, this product may affect your blood sugar. Check your blood sugar regularly as directed and share the … with certain laboratory tests (including parathyroid test, protein-bound iodide test), possibly causing false test … and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details. Check your blood pressure regularly while taking this …
