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… and extra calories to keep up your strength and prevent weight loss. Drink liquid meal replacements for extra … the hobbies you enjoy as your energy allows. Do not smoke. Smoking can make your cancer worse. If you need help quitting, talk to your doctor about stop-smoking programs …
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… and dementia Adverse birth outcomes such as lower birth weight Those most likely to be affected by particle … and their unborn children How can I protect my health against particle pollution? Reduce exposure during pollution … the amount of PM produced from different sources: Avoid smoking. If you do smoke, do not smoke indoors Mulch garden …
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… medication may not work as well in women who are very overweight or those taking certain drugs. (See also Drug … Using this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, … you smoke cigarettes/use tobacco and are over 35 years old. Smoking raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood …
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… cysts . May reduce symptoms of endometriosis . May protect against ovarian and endometrial cancer. Can be used after an … there is no delay with pills or implant. Shot causes slight weight gain. Shot may decrease levels of HDL ("good") … there is no delay with pills or implant. Shot causes slight weight gain. Shot may decrease levels of HDL ("good") …
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… smokers, the most effective way to treat a cough is to stop smoking. A change in the cough or in the colour or quantity … and chills. Shortness of breath. Chest pain. Night sweats. Weight loss. You have a known exposure to tuberculosis . A … smokers, the most effective way to treat a cough is to stop smoking. A change in the cough or in the colour or quantity …
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… Examples are fatigue, cold intolerance, consistent weight gain, depression, or memory problems. A mildly high … Examples are fatigue, cold intolerance, consistent weight gain, depression, or memory problems. A mildly high …
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… for this, ranging from anxiety about losing control and gaining weight to confused thinking because of malnutrition. And it … this, ranging from anxiety about losing control and gaining weight to confused thinking because of malnutrition. And it …
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… Babies born with homocystinuria may fail to grow and gain weight (failure to thrive) and may experience … Babies born with homocystinuria may fail to grow and gain weight (failure to thrive) and may experience developmental …
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… of your face, hands, or feet begins suddenly. A sudden weight gain of more than 0.9 kg (2 lb) occurs over a 24-hour … of your face, hands, or feet begins suddenly. A sudden weight gain of more than 0.9 kg (2 lb) occurs over a 24-hour …
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… on your belly. Then a small hand-held device is pressed against your belly and moved back and forth over it. When the … in the future. The test results may motivate you to stop smoking. The test could lead you to have a risky surgery or … being done for other reasons. If you smoke, you could quit smoking to lower your risk of getting an abdominal aortic …