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Nuclear Medicine Scan

… in the tracer is very small. This means it isn't a risk for people to be around you after the test. Explore … in the tracer is very small. This means it isn't a risk for people to be around you after the test. Explore …
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Follow-Up Appointment

… or tests for this condition? What are the benefits and risks of the new treatments or tests? What could happen if I … or tests for this condition? What are the benefits and risks of the new treatments or tests? What could happen if I …
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Tattoo and Piercing Safety

… done with a piercing gun. These instruments increase your risk of infection because they cannot be sterilized between … done with a piercing gun. These instruments increase your risk of infection because they cannot be sterilized between …
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Yellow Fever and Recommended Immunizations

… or a travel medicine doctor beforehand to evaluate your risk and consider whether you need to be immunized for … or a travel medicine doctor beforehand to evaluate your risk and consider whether you need to be immunized for …
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Pregnancy Choosing a Health Professional

… of pregnant women. Perinatologists , who specialize in high-risk pregnancy . Family doctors who provide pregnancy … of pregnant women. Perinatologists , who specialize in high-risk pregnancy . Family doctors who provide pregnancy …
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Pregnancy Varicose Veins

… Varicose veins are common during pregnancy. To lower your risk, use measures that are safe during pregnancy. Avoid … Varicose veins are common during pregnancy. To lower your risk, use measures that are safe during pregnancy. Avoid …
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Measuring Your Waist

… fat is on your belly. Having extra belly fat increases your risk of health problems such as heart disease and diabetes. … fat is on your belly. Having extra belly fat increases your risk of health problems such as heart disease and diabetes. …
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Sleep Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well

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Smoking Sexual and Reproductive Problems

… while using hormonal birth control increases a woman's risks for other health problems, such as blood clots, heart … while using hormonal birth control increases a woman's risks for other health problems, such as blood clots, heart …
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Multiple Pregnancy Preterm Birth

… footnote 1 The earlier babies are born, the greater their risk of health problems. When babies are born too early, … footnote 1 The earlier babies are born, the greater their risk of health problems. When babies are born too early, …