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… burning or heating tobacco or vaping liquid. It’s produced when using combustible tobacco products and electronic … nearby, especially children. There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful … hundreds of which are toxic and at least 70 that can cause cancer. There is no risk-free level of exposure to …
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… in drinking water. As a result, children may be at greater risk of illness when higher levels of arsenic are present. Long-term … or decades can increase your risk of developing certain cancers, including: Skin Lung Kidney Bladder Liver The risk …
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… can cause some or all of these symptoms for a short time. When the situation passes, the symptoms usually go away. … health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer … to prevent harm or embarrassment to yourself or others. The risk of a suicide attempt is highest if: You have the means …
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… On this page: Overview Toilet Readiness Common Concerns When To Call How to Prepare Your Child Getting Started Giving Support Related …
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… Groin Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … or playing basketball. You can strain a groin muscle when you lift, push, or pull heavy objects. You might pull a … health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer …
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… Hemorrhoids: Which Treatment Should I Use? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … a stool softener, and use ointments to help your symptoms. When home treatments don't work on internal hemorrhoids, … works for most people. Non-surgical procedures are less risky and less painful than surgery. They require less time …
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… Overview Overview Many people worry about gaining weight when they quit smoking. Most people gain some weight at … they quit, but many lose this weight over time. But keep your focus on quitting. After you are confident of not relapsing, you can deal with losing any …
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… On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment … back pain is pain that occurs anywhere from the base of your neck to the bottom of your rib cage . Your ribs attach … be caused by other problems, such as gallbladder disease, cancer, or an infection. Learn more Chronic Myofascial Pain …
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… Should I Receive CPR and Life Support? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … decide whether you will want to have CPR and life support when your heart and breathing stop. If you are healthy now … caused by your illness, you may choose CPR. What are the risks of CPR and life support? CPR doesn't always work to …
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… Breast Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … aging. Most breast lumps and breast changes are normal. Non-cancerous breast changes Common, non-cancerous (benign) … normal or that it's a sign of a serious medical problem when it's really a part of normal breast development. During …
