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… colours apart. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. What are the risks of … area and cannot buy commercially pasteurized milk, you can reduce the risk from disease by following 5 easy steps for …
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… plants Use a pier or dock to enter the water to help reduce your risk of exposure, as there may be more larvae … swimmer's itch? There are some steps you can take that may reduce some of the itchiness. Check with your health care …
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… can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk of eye injuries and increase eye safety for … the television screen. Place the television in a spot that reduces glare or use soft lighting What about wearing …
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… at the taps in the bathroom should be set to 49°C to reduce the potential severity of a scald. Note: Gas hot … cooling, even if the skin peels or blisters; cooling reduces pain and injury Keep your child warm; only cool the …
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… How Well It Works Removing the whole meniscus generally reduces some symptoms. But losing the meniscus reduces the cushioning and stability of the joint. Most … How Well It Works Removing the whole meniscus generally reduces some symptoms. But losing the meniscus reduces the …
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… Why It Is Done Meniscus repair surgery is done to try to reduce pain and improve the function of your knee. It's also … How Well It Works The goal of a meniscus repair is to reduce your pain and improve your knee function. Also, you … Why It Is Done Meniscus repair surgery is done to try to reduce pain and improve the function of your knee. It's also …
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… no medical treatments for these diseases. They also help reduce the spread of disease to others to prevent sudden … illnesses. But you can teach healthy habits to help reduce your child's risk of infections. Teach your child: … no medical treatments for these diseases. They also help reduce the spread of disease to others to prevent sudden …
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… liver and colon cancer. Even cutting back a little can reduce your risk of many illnesses and health problems. If … (Tylenol) can cause liver damage. Alcohol can also reduce or neutralize the effectiveness of both …
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… Severe headache. High fever. Stiff neck. Confusion or reduced attention to surroundings. Tremors or convulsions. … and get lots of rest. You may also want to take medicine to reduce pain or fever. You may feel well enough to keep doing … Severe headache. High fever. Stiff neck. Confusion or reduced attention to surroundings. Tremors or convulsions. …
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… have side effects during your injection. Your doctor may manage some side effects with other medications or by giving … have side effects during your injection. Your doctor may manage some side effects with other medications or by giving …