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… Tattoo Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms Overview A tattoo is a series of puncture …
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… Fish Hook Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms Overview Even if you fish carefully, you may …
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… Headaches On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms Overview Headaches are one of the most common …
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… and Other Lumps Under the Skin On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms Overview Most swollen glands or lumps under …
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… How damaging is UV radiation? When exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin pigment) to absorb the UV radiation. This makes your skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two … serious health concern as UVA and UVB radiation can affect your skin, eyes, and immune system. UVA causes immediate …
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… sperm count. If you are pregnant and have trichomoniasis, your baby may be born early (premature) and/or with a low birth … have not had a sexual partner in the last 2 months, then your last sexual partner will need treatment. It takes time …
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… of nutritious foods and beverages each day helps to: Keep your bones and muscles strong Build a healthy immune system … with the nutrients and energy you need for good health. Use your plate as a guide. Aim to fill: Half your plate with … snacks. When baking, look for low sugar, high fibre recipes. Saturated Fat Replacing saturated fat with …
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… Check that bottled beverages are sealed Wash and peel your own fruits and vegetables with bottled or treated water … unless it has been treated Drink tap water or add ice to your beverages Eat leftovers or food at buffets that has … important treatment for diarrhea is to replace the fluids your body loses. For healthy adults, these fluids can be …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about … to the newborn, which can cause serious problems for the baby. Chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause pelvic inflammatory …
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… or other health hazards could be making you sick, talk to your doctor. How is it diagnosed? An environmental illness can be hard to diagnose. You and your doctor may not know what is causing your symptoms. Or … second-hand smoke. You are more likely to give birth to a baby who weighs less than expected (low birth weight) if you …
