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… may remain infectious in the environment for over a year. Indoor cats that have never hunted and are not fed raw …
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… after giving birth Last updated August 10, 2013 For the first while after giving birth it may be difficult to pee. …
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… failure as I have from the success. Maybe more." About 2 years ago, Tony's doctor told him that he had a high risk … admits Tony. "I'm about the age my dad was when he had his first heart attack. I was willing to do whatever the doctor … admits Tony. "I'm about the age my dad was when he had his first heart attack. I was willing to do whatever the doctor …
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… the health benefits of meditation for thousands of years. Meditation is now widely practiced in the West, with … medical treatment. But it is not considered appropriate or safe for acute, life-threatening situations. Always tell … with your conventional medical treatment. It may not be safe to forgo your conventional medical treatment and rely …
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… 1 kg (2 lb) a week. Some women find that it takes up to a year to lose the weight they gained during pregnancy. If you … activity have a role. Physical activity or exercise is the safest way to lose weight during this time. Moderate calorie restriction (eating less) may be safe for some overweight women, but breastfeeding women …
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… Growth and Development, Ages 2 to 5 Years Speech and Language Development Current as of: … Growth and Development, Ages 2 to 5 Years Speech and Language Development Current as of: …
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… medicine to reduce uric acid buildup in your blood. For the first few months you will probably take another medicine … away. What Happens Gout most often occurs after a number of years of buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints and … attack of gout within 6 months to 2 years after their first attack. But there may be many years between attacks. …
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… your risk for a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years. Your doctor may use a tool called a risk calculator … that look at how well treatments and tests work and how safe they are. For many reasons, some studies are more … that look at how well treatments and tests work and how safe they are. For many reasons, some studies are more …
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… Hormonal methods Lily, age 32, and Shaquille, age 34: Two years ago when Shaquille and I decided to wait and get … go to school and I would feel sick to my stomach for the first few days. Mom took me to the women's clinic, and I … go to school and I would feel sick to my stomach for the first few days. Mom took me to the women's clinic, and I …
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… fibrillation or if you are already taking warfarin. You may first want to decide whether to take an anticoagulant at … about taking medicine. Warfarin has been used for many years to reduce the risk of stroke in people with atrial … warfarin may be the only anticoagulant you can take safely. For example, if you have a mechanical heart valve or …
