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… Withdrawal On this page: What is alcohol withdrawal? If you drink alcohol regularly and then cut down on how much … It's important to tell your doctor exactly how much you have been drinking. Your doctor will figure out whether you …
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… Vegan Diet On this page: Overview Overview What is a vegan diet? A vegan (say "VEE-gun" or "VAY-gun") … diet of mostly fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. How do you get protein? Protein is made of building blocks called … are only fed formula do not need a vitamin D supplement. When your baby is no longer breastfeeding or taking formula, …
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… ventricle may weaken and not pump blood as well as normal. What causes it? The most common cause of right-sided heart … attack is a blockage of the arteries that supply blood to your heart. A heart attack can cause left-sided heart … heart disease includes structural heart problems that have been present since birth. Certain types of problems can …
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… Related to Your Body Clock Managing Jet Lag Self-Care When Working Nights or Shifts Adjusting Your Body Clock … sleep hours. This will help everyone know when they can expect to see you. Plan a weekly activity that you can all … Adjusting Your Body Clock Night owls Some people, no matter what they do, have trouble falling asleep at night and being …
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… Basics Conditions Basics What is metabolic syndrome? Metabolic syndrome is a group of … . Together, this group of health problems increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, and diabetes. This … the body is unable to respond normally to insulin. If you have insulin resistance, your body cannot use insulin …
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… in the lungs are stretched and become larger. It starts when your airways are damaged. The damage may be caused by … do at home to manage your symptoms and live a full life. What are the symptoms? Symptoms are different for everyone. … and medicines to make it easier to cough up mucus (expectorants). Your doctor may teach you airway clearance …
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… On this page: Overview Overview What is near-drowning? Near-drowning is a common but … phrase for surviving a drowning event. Drowning happens when a person is underwater and breathes water into the … critical after a person survives a drowning. When to call your doctor Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services …
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… anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and physical illness. If you or someone you know experiences any of the following … Depression is the most common condition that can develop when a person is grieving. It's common in adults who … the grieving process. But anxiety can last longer than expected. And it can also become intense and include extreme …
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… Disease On this page: What is mad cow disease and variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob … that cause these same symptoms. Having tingling in parts of your body does not mean you have vCJD. Dementia . Psychosis . Problems moving parts of …
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… Overview Overview How can you reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? … you from enjoying your baby. Tell your baby's caregivers what you expect them to do. Don't assume that they know what to do to …
