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… we eat can change based on many factors. This includes age, daily routine, activity level, food preferences and … buy foods you do not need if you shop while hungry For packaged snacks like crackers and granola bars, compare the … enjoying your food Avoid snacking straight out of the package. Portion out a smaller amount in a bowl or on a plate …
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… Common Types of Birthmarks On this page: Overview Overview Birthmarks are … types of birthmarks usually disappear without treatment by age 3 or 4. Port-wine stains are pink-red at birth and … by 18 months. Most hemangiomas disappear or fade by age 9. Most children who have hemangiomas have only one. Few …
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… Autologous Stem Cell Transplant On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … cells. A stem cell transplant may be used to replace damaged stem cells with new, normal stem cells. A stem cell … along with radiation). This destroys cancer cells or damaged stem cells. Transplanting the healthy stem cells. …
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… Radiation Exposure: Risks and Health Effects On this page: Overview Overview What is radiation? … of being exposed to radiation? There is always a risk of damage to cells or tissue from being exposed to any amount of … exposure, the number of exposures over time, and your age at exposure. In general, the younger you are when you …
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… Heart Murmur On this page: … In adults, abnormal murmurs are most often caused by damaged heart valves. Heart valves operate like one-way gates, … into and out of the heart. When disease or an infection damages a heart valve, it can cause scarring and can affect how …
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… Syndrome) Jaundice in Newborns (Hyperbilirubinemia) Newborn Rashes and Skin Conditions Positional Plagiocephaly … ease crying, strengthen your baby’s immune system and encourage a bond. Cognitive Growth in Newborns Helping Your Newborn Learn Language Development in Newborns Physical Growth in Newborns …
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… Bleach Baths for Eczema On this page: Overview Overview You can use a dilute bleach bath to help heal your eczema (atopic dermatitis) rash if you have skin infections caused by staph ( … bleach bath to help heal your eczema (atopic dermatitis) rash if you have skin infections caused by staph ( …
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… few months after birth. Caring for a baby's nails Diaper rash Infant massage Positional plagiocephaly (flattened head) Oral care for …
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… Medicine or Other Drug Use and Sleep Problems On this page: Overview Overview Many prescription and … Drinking a cup of coffee or other caffeine-containing beverage during the day can cause sleeplessness. Caffeine can … Even the small amount of caffeine in decaffeinated beverages can interfere with sleep. Nicotine, which can disrupt …
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… Your Young Child's Natural (Uncircumcised) Penis On this page: Overview Overview Until the … the penis only. Pulling the foreskin back too early can damage it and cause scar tissue to form. When you're able to … Circumcision Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and Development, Newborn Male …
