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… Lead Poisoning On this page: … in it, such as paint, dust, water, or food. Lead can damage almost every organ system. In children, too much lead in … slow the child's growth. In adults, lead poisoning can damage the brain and nervous system, the stomach, and the …
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… include the total intake from food and any supplements. Age Aim for 0-6 months 200 mg 6-12 months 260 mg 1 to 3 … such as yogurt and cheese Fortified plant-based beverages such as fortified soy beverage Tofu made with calcium sulfate Canned fish with bones …
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… Calcium: milk, yogurt, kefir, cheese, fortified soy beverage (offer after age 2), tofu prepared with calcium, canned fish with bones, … as salmon and rainbow trout, cow’s milk, fortified soy beverage (offer after age 2), egg yolk, soft margarine Healthy …
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… Menopause and Perimenopause On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens … reached menopause. In most cases, menopause happens around age 50. But everyone's body has its own time line. You may … many of them improve or go away. How is it diagnosed? Your age, your history of menstrual periods, and your symptoms …
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… High Blood Pressure On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … goal for your blood pressure based on your health and your age. High blood pressure (hypertension) means that the top … that you can't change. These risk factors include race, age, and having others in your family who have high blood …
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… and then. This is normal. These problems can occur at any age. But they are more common as you get older, when you are … to have other health problems. Treatment can help at any age. What causes an erection problem? Erection problems can … a medicine into my penis. It's worked well for me. Trevor, age 45 I was having trouble getting erections, and I can't …
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… out (lose consciousness) to have a concussion. On this page: Causes of concussions Prevention Recovery For your … Collisions with other people or objects Motor vehicle crashes Sports or recreational activities Prevention Taking … For more information on how to treat concussion, manage your recovery and return to normal activity visit: CATT …
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… Dental Care: 6 Years to 16 Years On this page: Overview Overview By now … Information Basic Dental Care Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years Citations American Dental …
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… Cochlear Implants On this page: Treatment Overview How Well It Works Risks Related … loss in both ears. The implant does the job of the damaged or absent nerve cells that in a normal ear make it … The implant then tells the nerves in the ear to send a message to the brain. The message is understood as sound. How …
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… Seborrheic Keratoses On this page: What … are skin growths that some people get as they age. They are benign, which means they aren't a type of … away on their own. These skin growths are common in middle-aged and older people, but they can appear as early as the …