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… There are many strains of E. coli , and most are harmless. When food or water tests positive for E. coli bacteria, it … surface, which makes the E. coli easier to kill by cooking. When the meat is ground or mechanically tenderized, E. coli …
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… sores are not contagious. Canker sores may also develop when you: Are stressed or tired. Hurt your mouth, such as … chew at the same time, and using a soft-bristled toothbrush when you brush your teeth. If you have gotten canker sores … sores are not contagious. Canker sores may also develop when you: Are stressed or tired. Hurt your mouth, such as …
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… every day: Stand over a folded towel or bowl of water when you or your caregiver takes the dentures out. This way, … dentures: Don't use dentures that are too big, that click when you eat, or that don't feel good. Talk to your dentist … every day: Stand over a folded towel or bowl of water when you or your caregiver takes the dentures out. This way, …
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… can easily lead to misuse of medicines. You misuse medicine when: You take too much medicine or take medicine when you don't need to. You use older medicines or another … can easily lead to misuse of medicines. You misuse medicine when: You take too much medicine or take medicine when you …
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… eat them. Avoid untreated drinking water. This is a concern when you are in the wilderness or when you travel to a country where drinking water is not … eat them. Avoid untreated drinking water. This is a concern when you are in the wilderness or when you travel to a …
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… or child—with the condition. It is best to get tested when you are age 18 to 30 when tests can usually detect the disease before serious … or child—with the condition. It is best to get tested when you are age 18 to 30 when tests can usually detect the …
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… is the most common symptom. Pain in the jaw, especially when you chew. Vision problems such as double vision or … problem. How can you care for yourself during treatment? When you are being treated with steroids: Make sure you get … is the most common symptom. Pain in the jaw, especially when you chew. Vision problems such as double vision or …
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… body may not be able to turn your food into muscle tissue. When you lose weight, you lose muscle, fat, or both. … If you have diarrhea, start with small amounts of food when you feel like eating. If you have mouth sores, avoid … body may not be able to turn your food into muscle tissue. When you lose weight, you lose muscle, fat, or both. …
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… can happen even in a pregnancy that has been going well. When stillbirth occurs before labour, a doctor usually … you try to get pregnant again? Talk to your doctor about when he or she thinks you can try to get pregnant again. It … can happen even in a pregnancy that has been going well. When stillbirth occurs before labour, a doctor usually …
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… Smoking further damages the breathing tubes and lung tissue when you have COPD. Quitting smoking stops the ongoing … Smoking further damages the breathing tubes and lung tissue when you have COPD. Quitting smoking stops the ongoing …
