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… Association (CSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certify wood stoves and other burning … inside your home from car exhaust coming in through a garage. What are some health concerns of combustion … and throat May lodge in the lungs, causing irritation or damage to lung tissue May cause inflammation, leading to heart …
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… detects over 80% of disorders even at less than 24 hours of age. Early detection is important if your child has one of … the leftover blood will be kept for 10 years in secure storage. Occasionally, the dried blood spot samples may be used …
Healthy eating
… during pregnancy: Follow Canada's Food Guide for your age group. During the second and third trimesters, add two … or sugar like chips, salted pretzels, candy, sweetened beverages, cakes and cookies. Visit Canada's Food Guide for … and liver products (e.g. liverwurst spread and liver sausages) are also high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may …
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… Basal Cell Skin Cancer On this page: Health Tools Lowering Your Risk … of the body. But if this cancer isn't treated, it can damage the nearby skin and deeper tissues. When it's found and … a cure. If basal cell skin cancer isn't treated, it can damage the skin and deeper tissues where it started, including …
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… Squamous Cell Skin Cancer On this page: Health Tools Lowering Your Risk … cell carcinoma may grow from a small rough spot in sun-damaged skin ( actinic keratosis ). Or it may develop from an … on how big it is, where it is on your body, and your age and overall health. Options include: Surgery. The doctor …
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… Physical Activity for Children and Teens On this page: How Exercise Helps Children and Teens Health Tools Tips … health and well-being. Children as young as preschool age benefit from exercise and fitness as much as adults do. … time throughout the day so that it adds up to 1 hour. Encourage your child to do things like running, jumping rope, or …
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… Hysterectomy for Ovarian Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … long-term outcome (prognosis) depends on the type and stage of your cancer, your age, your overall health, and the amount of cancer that …
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… a psychiatrist. Finding signs of substance use at an early age is important. That's because early substance use may: … growth and development, memory, and learning. Make car crashes more likely. Lead to risky behaviours like having sex … growth and development, memory, and learning. Make car crashes more likely. Lead to risky behaviours like having sex …
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… Complex Regional Pain Syndrome On this page: … or a deep wound. The injury might also be caused by a car crash, a fall, or surgery. It can even be caused by a minor … or a deep wound. The injury might also be caused by a car crash, a fall, or surgery. It can even be caused by a minor …
Medications
… Ipratropium 0.03% Spray - Nasal On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) … any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) …
