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… used to keep biting insects, such as mosquitoes, away from your skin and clothing. Some repellents are also helpful … work by discouraging insects from landing on and biting your skin. Insect repellent should be used when you are … Never use a product labelled as an insecticide on your body Choose a repellent that provides protection for the …
Health topics
… Hereditary hemochromatosis is a condition that causes the body to absorb too much iron. This causes iron to build up … Genetic (HFE) Screening? Screening tests help your doctor look for a certain disease or condition before any symptoms appear. This can increase your chance of finding the problem at a curable or more …
Medical tests
… old red blood cells. Bilirubin is then removed from the body through the stool (feces) and gives stool its normal … generally nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor tells you to. How It Is Done Blood sample from a … There is very little risk of a problem from a heel stick. Your baby may get a small bruise at the puncture site. Blood …
Healthy eating
… per week and increase the number as you are able. Circle your friends and family around healthy foods as often as you … Cooking is a great time to teach about food safety. Remind children to wash their hands before and after preparing … teens include: healthier eating into adulthood healthier body weight lower risk of disordered eating less use of …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … active medication (with hormones). It also contains 4 reminder pills (without hormones) at the end of the pack. Take … headaches) trouble speaking weakness on one side of the body sudden vision changes (such as partial/complete …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … 21 pills with active medication. It may also contain 7 reminder pills with no medication. Take one active pill (with … headaches) unusual sweating weakness on one side of the body vision problems/changes (such as double vision, …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … headaches) unusual sweating weakness on one side of the body vision problems/changes (such as double vision, …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … 2 pills with only ethinyl estradiol). It also contains 2 reminder pills. Take one active pill (with hormones) once … headaches trouble speaking weakness on one side of the body sudden vision changes A very serious allergic reaction …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … headaches) unusual sweating weakness on one side of the body vision problems/changes (such as double vision, …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … active medication (with hormones). It also contains 4 reminder pills (without hormones) at the end of the pack. Take … headaches trouble speaking weakness on one side of the body sudden vision changes Get medical help right away if …
