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… common in people who are 40 years or older Giving birth or breastfeeding. About one quarter of mothers who are infected … may transmit the virus to their babies at birth or through breastfeeding, especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or … infected with HTLV-1 you should not breastfeed. Otherwise, breastfeeding is highly recommended. For more information on …
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… into moving pictures of your heart that can be seen on a video screen. In a stress echocardiogram, an echo is done … Small pads or patches (electrodes) will be placed on the skin of your chest to record your heart rate during the … into moving pictures of your heart that can be seen on a video screen. In a stress echocardiogram, an echo is done …
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… fun and a part of your child’s daily routine. Watch a video about brushing your baby's teeth. When your child is … any food, drink or bottles in bed. Learn more about in a video about Preventing Early Childhood Tooth Decay . …
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… screen time Limit screen time to 1 hour a day or less. TV, videos, and video games don't seem to encourage or support children's … screen time Limit screen time to 1 hour a day or less. TV, videos, and video games don't seem to encourage or support …
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… nose, dizziness, and a few raised, red, itchy patches of skin (called hives). The most severe reaction is called … with a food allergy who is planning on a pregnancy and breastfeeding, talk to a dietitian, public health nurse, or … with a food allergy who is planning on a pregnancy and breastfeeding, talk to a dietitian, public health nurse, or …
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… and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) worse. Skin. Skin problems such as acne and psoriasis are made … may need some training at first to learn them. Books and videos are also helpful. You can do all of these techniques … may need some training at first to learn them. Books and videos are also helpful. You can do all of these techniques …
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… Yoga Tai chi and qi gong Water exercise Fitness DVDs and videos … Choosing your activity …
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… uses brief pulses of light to improve the look of the skin. It can remove the surface layer of skin and heat up deeper tissue to stimulate the growth of collagen. This is also called ablative skin resurfacing. Or it may injure the surface layer of skin …
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… Can You Cure It? Self-Care for Diabetics Care of Your Skin When You Have Diabetes Diabetes: Checking Your Feet … Hospital – Diabetes and Pregnancy . For information about breastfeeding and diabetes, see Breastfeeding When You Have Diabetes Diabetes-related Topics …
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… A chemical peel is a treatment to improve the look of the skin. This process destroys the top layers of the skin in a controlled way so that new skin can grow in its place. There are different types of …
