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… about consuming alcohol, because they tend to be more at risk of alcohol-related health problems, including liver … If you have been drinking heavily all your life, you are at risk for increased blood pressure, damage to the lining of … colon cancer. Even cutting back a little can reduce your risk of many illnesses and health problems. If you think you …
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… In some countries outside of Canada, a very rare risk of intussusception (a blockage of the intestine) has … in the week after the first dose of rotavirus vaccine. The risk of intussuception is about 1 to 2 cases for every … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to …
Medications
… that affects a certain part of the brain (cough center), reducing the urge to cough. Decongestants help to relieve … cold and may cause serious side effects. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage … medication. Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually every 4 to 6 hours as needed, or as directed …
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… . Healthy Eating Every day, we make choices about the food we eat and our lifestyles. We can make choices for … at all ages and stages of life. For more information, see Food and nutrition . Physical Activity Whether you want to …
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… also caring for yourself and your family Can you prepare food that meets their dietary needs? For example, … modifications, like thickened fluids and minced or pureed food Can you maintain a safe home temperature? This is … or cold weather Do they have behaviours that put them at risk of harm, such as wandering? If they are a wanderer, how …
Medical tests
… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A vitamin D … sunshine to make its own vitamin D. Vitamin D is found in foods such as egg yolks, liver, and saltwater fish. It is … from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of having a problem from …
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… Poisoning . Carbon Monoxide Poisoning . Radon . Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home . Health Topics … and Avoiding Smoke During Pregnancy Radiation Exposure: Risks and Health Effects Radon Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home Open/close …
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… such as exercise and spinal manipulation. The biggest risk in prolotherapy treatment is nerve damage from an … such as exercise and spinal manipulation. The biggest risk in prolotherapy treatment is nerve damage from an …
Medical tests
… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview The uric … breakdown of your body's cells. It's also made from the foods you eat. Your kidneys take uric acid out of your blood … This test usually doesn't cause any pain or discomfort. Risks There are no known risks from having this test. …
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… Overview Vaccines are safe. Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) carefully check all … more information about how vaccine safety is checked. The risk of a serious problem from a disease is far greater than the risk from the vaccine. For example, 1 child in a group of 20 …
