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… Reducing Cancer Risk When You Are BRCA-Positive On this … for "BReast CAncer." BRCA gene changes aren't common. Your doctor may talk to you about testing based on your … online: http://jco.ascopubs.org/content/28/2/222.full. … Reducing Cancer Risk When You Are BRCA-Positive …
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… Home Test for Urinary Tract Infections On this page: Test … kit contains specially treated test strips.You hold them in your urine stream or dip them in a sample of your urine. The strips check for nitrites and leukocytes …
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… Home canning - How to avoid botulism Last updated February … for food items such as vegetables, meats and seafood. Your pressure canner should come with complete instructions. … recommended testing and frequency procedures, to make sure your canner is being operated safely and correctly Check …
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… Using Low-Vision Aids at Home On this page: Overview Overview Vision aids can help you in many of your daily activities. Here are lists of vision aids used in … with large print or braille. Home Safety To help keep your home safe: Remove area rugs or replace worn carpeting. …
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… Jerry's Story: Reducing Stress to Stop Tension Headaches On this page: … and guided imagery. (You also can learn these techniques on your own.) With progressive muscle relaxation, Jerry learned … progressive muscle relaxation for 20 minutes after he gets home from work. On some days, he does guided imagery …
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… Home Treatment for Second-Degree Burns On this page: … become too tight if the skin swells. Clean the burn Wash your hands before cleaning a burn. Do not touch the burn with your hands or anything dirty, because open blisters can …
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… Food Safety: Tips for Grocery Shopping On this page: Overview Related … that has a tear in the package or is leaking. Pick up your refrigerated and frozen items at the end of your … unrefrigerated for a shorter period of time. Drive directly home after finishing so you can store all foods properly. If …
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… HIV: Tips for Caregivers to Avoid Infection On this page: … toilet seats. The following preventive steps can eliminate your risk of getting HIV from someone you are caring for. … in someone who has HIV. Anyone who lives with or visits the home of a person who has TB should be checked by a doctor, …
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… Venous Skin Ulcers: Home Treatment On this page: Overview … You can prevent or heal a venous skin ulcer by helping your blood circulate back toward your heart. Elevate your legs during sleep. While you are …
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… Quick Tips: Staying Active in Cold Weather On this page: Get … have fun and stay safe. Bundle up and take the dog (or just yourself) for a walk. Rake leaves or do other yard work. Try … to be active outdoors. There are many ways to be active indoors. Here are a few ideas. Go for walks—indoors. Take a …
