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… Swimmer's itch Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 52 Download PDF Document English … in B.C., and the northern United States. Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and … you can take: Speak with other visitors to the area, local health officers or parks representatives about the water …
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… Overview Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview … where other people may have active TB. Have poor access to health care, such as homeless people and migrant farm … even know you have an infection. In a person who has a healthy immune system, the body usually fights the infection …
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… Premature (Preterm) Infant On this page: Overview Health Tools Delivery of Your Preterm Infant Taking Care of Yourself Health Problems in Preterm Newborns Treatments a Preterm … problems. But the earlier a baby is born, the higher the risk of later problems such as cerebral palsy or …
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… Heat-related illness Last updated June 6, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 35 Heat-related Series Download … heat-related illness? Too much heat can be harmful to your health. Heat-related illness is the result of your body … heat stroke) Seizures Unconsciousness/coma Who is at higher risk of heat-related illness? Some people are at increased …
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… goal is to lower your blood pressure and lower your risk of health problems caused by high blood pressure. Your … and onions. For breakfast, have whole-grain cereal, fruit, and low-fat or skim milk. Take fruit to work or …
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… it hard to breathe. Ascites can be a complication of other health problems, such as liver disease and some cancers. How … by eating less salt. You'll feel better and will lower your risk of problems. Sodium adds to the problem of ascites by … salt and eat a variety of healthy foods like vegetables and fruits, whole grain foods, and protein foods. Paracentesis …
Medical tests
… Gonadotropin (HCG) Test On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview The human … pregnancy can give information about your pregnancy and the health of your baby. Soon after delivery, hCG can no longer …
Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … of sugar such as table sugar, honey, or candy, or drink fruit juice or non-diet soda. Tell your doctor right away about …
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… Pressure During Pregnancy On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … pressure, you'll have regular tests to check your baby's health. How is high blood pressure during pregnancy treated? … tests. You may need blood pressure medicine. To reduce your risk of preeclampsia, your doctor or midwife may recommend …
Healthy eating
… 1, 2014 Download PDF Document English Document French Use healthier recipes Score homemade recipes using the Checklist … based on the Checklist ). Look for recipes that can include fruits and vegetables when they are in season (such as … 1/2 cup of fat (oil, margarine, or butter) 1/4 cup mashed fruit plus 1/4 cup of fat 1 cup of solid fat 3/4 cup ricotta …
