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… Document Vietnamese Eating well and being active can help you stay healthy and strong as you age. Eating a variety of … eating includes taking time to eat and being aware of when you are hungry and full. Being mindful can help you … high in sodium, sugar or saturated fat can increase your risk of chronic disease. Limit the following nutrients: …
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… Basics What is Hodgkin lymphoma? Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer that begins in part of the immune system (the lymph … to other parts of the body. To find out how severe your cancer is, your doctor will classify it by type and … the type of Hodgkin you have, its stage, and your age when you are diagnosed. What causes it? Experts don't know …
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… Uses This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as lung cancer, thyroid cancer, medullary … Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of serious side effects will increase. If you vomit … wounds to heal more slowly. Follow all instructions about when to stop or restart this medication. Older adults may be …
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… Physical Abuse On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer … who assaulted you. Neglect is a form of abuse. It happens when caregivers do not protect the health and well-being of …
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… The travel destination and type of travel are the greatest risk factors for traveller's diarrhea. Depending on the … visit developing countries may get traveller's diarrhea. You may be at increased risk of complications from … by sewage or animal manure can also be a source of disease when it is used for food preparation, drinking, swimming or …
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… this page: Overview Overview The COVID-19 vaccine can help you avoid getting COVID-19. The number of doses you need … are considered to be up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines when you've received all the recommended doses and booster … The vaccine is extra important for people who are at high risk. This includes people who may be exposed to COVID-19 …
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… is a problem inside the inner ear. It happens when the labyrinth , a part of the inner ear that helps control your balance, gets swollen and inflamed. The inflammation … have both sudden vertigo and hearing loss, you need urgent care to rule out a stroke. What causes it? The causes of …
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… Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … older child may be embarrassed about his or her symptoms. When your child has a urinary problem or injury, look at all … health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer …
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… health needs. Uses This medication is used to reduce the risk of bleeding in the bladder (hemorrhagic cystitis), … which is a very serious side effect of treatment with a cancer chemotherapy drug called ifosfamide. Mesna helps to … side effects from ifosfamide. Mesna is very effective in reducing the risk of hemorrhagic cystitis in most patients. …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are ticks? Ticks are tiny bugs, about the size of a sesame … and wooded areas. They are easiest to spot on a person when they are feeding. Ticks burrow part way into the skin, … ick. What should I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a tick on your skin, you need to remove it as soon …
