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… Lifestyle Changes That May Help Prevent Cancer On this page: Overview Overview Experts believe … a healthy weight, and get regular checkups and screenings. Your doctor may recommend other things based on your personal health history. For example, taking aspirin to …
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… Relieving a Cough On this page: Overview Overview Coughing is your body's way of removing foreign substances and mucus from your lungs and upper airway passages. Productive coughs are …
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… Breast Self-Examination On this page: Test Overview How It Is Done Risks … Test Overview A breast self-examination involves checking your breasts for lumps or changes. Many breast problems are … as biopsies. It is a good idea to become familiar with how your breasts look and feel and to talk to your doctor about …
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… Tay-Sachs Disease On this page: Conditions Basics … much Hex A the body makes. How is it diagnosed? If you or your doctor thinks that your child has Tay-Sachs disease, your doctor will do a …
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… about cannabis Last updated September 17, 2024 On this page: Considerations for using cannabis Cannabis use during … or frequent use of cannabis if you are under the age of 25. Your brain is still developing at this age. The earlier you … You could transfer harmful substances in cannabis to your developing baby while pregnant or through your breast …
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… Child Safety: Bicycles and Tricycles On this page: Overview Overview If you are biking … can help you minimize the risk of injury: Don't put your child in a bike seat before they are ready. Children … than 1 year should not ride in any type of seat mounted on your bicycle. Before sitting in a rear-mounted seat, your
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… from 30-36 months Last updated August 10, 2013 At this age, your toddler likely enjoys cuddling and openly showing … new experiences Want approval and praise Play and activity Your toddler is continuing to take great strides socially …
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… Lumbar Spondylosis On this page: … that can range from mild to severe. What causes it? As your body ages, the discs between the bones of the spine … tingling, weakness, or an aching, shooting pain in your buttock and leg. How is it diagnosed? Lumbar …
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… Cervical Spondylosis On this page: … that can range from mild to severe. What causes it? As your body ages, the discs between the bones of the spine … tingling, weakness, or an aching, shooting pain in your arm or leg. How is it diagnosed? Cervical spondylosis …
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… Phototherapy for Eczema On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … Treatment is usually several times a week at first. Once your eczema is doing better, you may have treatment less … people are able to do the treatment at home. To keep yourself safe, carefully follow all of your doctor's …