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… such as perfume and hair spray Candles and incense Cleaning agents and air fresheners Dry cleaning fluid Paints, … machines Vehicle exhaust infiltrating from attached garages VOCs can be released from products during use and even in storage. However, the amounts of VOCs emitted from products tend …
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… yogurt and cheese. It is also added to some foods and beverages like fortified plant based beverages, meat substitutes and nutritional yeast. This fact … you can take 1. Find out how much vitamin B12 you need Age Recommended daily amount of vitamin B12 (micrograms or …
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… Peripartum Cardiomyopathy On this page: What is peripartum … a past pregnancy. Are pregnant with twins or more. Are age 30 or older. Smoke, drink alcohol, or use drugs. Are … a past pregnancy. Are pregnant with twins or more. Are age 30 or older. Smoke, drink alcohol, or use drugs. Are …
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… Pregnancy: Ways to Find Your Due Date On this page: Overview Overview There … is. But it's not an accurate way to predict the gestational age of the growing baby (fetus). That's because there are … for Perinatal Care , 6th ed., pp. 83–137. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics. Current as …
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… Physical Activity as You Get Older On this page: Overview Overview It's never too … of physical activity Many people are less active as they age. But staying active—or getting active, if you aren't … of physical activity Many people are less active as they age. But staying active—or getting active, if you aren't …
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… Leg Amputation On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview … tissue. Goals of amputation are to relieve pain, encourage wound healing, and increase a person's ability to carry … following years is higher than for other people of the same age. Amputation levels The appropriate amputation level …
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… Fitness: Getting Around Barriers to Exercise On this page: Overview Overview Even when you … how they fit in physical activity. Think of ways to manage your time better. Ask your family for help with fitting … or feel like you do. You'll see that fitness is for all ages and shapes. Avoid places that make you feel more …
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… Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) On this page: What is Middle East … The risk of dying from the illness depends on a person's age and health. The greatest risk is to people who are older … The risk of dying from the illness depends on a person's age and health. The greatest risk is to people who are older …
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… Primary Ovarian Insufficiency On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … ovaries-which store and release eggs-stop working before age 40. You may have no or few eggs. Depending on the cause, … for primary ovarian insufficiency will help you manage your symptoms. But there is currently no treatment that …
Medical tests
… Spinal X-Ray On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … for abnormal curves of the spine, such as scoliosis, in children or young adults. Check the spine for problems … have an injury. Risks There is always a slight chance of damage to cells or tissue from radiation, including the low …