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… they are sleeping? Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related … been shown to reduce the risk of SIDs. Room sharing is when your child is within reach of you but on a separate sleeping … risky in some situations. It’s important to talk with your family and your health care provider about how to make …
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… such as sweating, shakiness, and hunger. Taking too much of your diabetes medicine in one day, not eating enough food, or doing strenuous physical activity can cause your blood sugar level to drop below your target range. If your blood sugar is low and you don't …
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… low blood sugar right away so that it doesn't harm you or your baby. Checking your blood sugar helps you manage your diabetes during pregnancy. It helps you treat low or …
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… is an eye examination to look at the front part of your eye (anterior chamber) between the cornea and the iris … to see whether the area where fluid drains out of your eye (called the drainage angle ) is open or closed. It … often done during a regular eye examination, depending on your age and whether you are at high risk for glaucoma . …
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… is a common stress-relieving habit. You may bite your nails in times of stress or excitement, or in times of … -pulling, tooth-grinding, and picking at skin. You may bite your nails without realizing you are doing it. You might be … watching television, or talking on the phone, and bite your nails without thinking about it. Nail-biting includes …
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… be called either paraffin or wax) to apply moist heat to your hands or feet to ease the pain and stiffness of … Paraffin wax especially helps to reduce pain and loosen up your hand and finger joints before exercise. You will need: … If you use a slow cooker, a small one works fine for your hands. You'll need a large one if you want to do your …
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… Overview The goal in treating cholesterol is to lower your chance of having a heart attack or a stroke. The goal is not to lower your cholesterol numbers alone. The following guidelines are … Medicines called statins. The way you choose to lower your risk will depend on how high your risk for heart attack …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs. Warning Cyclosporine lowers your …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs. Warning Oxycodone has a risk for …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs. Uses Everolimus is used to treat …
