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… egg to attach to the uterus. The hormones also can stop the ovaries from releasing an egg each month … as directed , fewer than 1 person out of 100 has an unplanned pregnancy. When the ring is not used exactly as … 100 have an unplanned pregnancy. What are the advantages of using the ring for birth control? The ring is more effective …
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… Tony decided to make a change. "I figured I was ready to stop taking the cholesterol medicine. As long as I kept up … my weight down were all important." Tried and true So Tony plans to stay with his original routine. "I don't mind … my weight down were all important." Tried and true So Tony plans to stay with his original routine. "I don't mind …
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… cry to let us know they're hungry. When they're full, they stop eating. Things get more complicated at age 2 or 3, when … and recreational screen time. Sit down with your child and plan out how he or she will use this time allowance. The … his or her eating, focus on resolving the problem that is causing the emotions instead of focusing on the eating …
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… the person options about what to do if he or she wants to stop taking medicines. Talk with his or her health … you can do to help or that can be done differently. Help plan for relapses even if your family member continues to … you can do to help or that can be done differently. Help plan for relapses even if your family member continues to …
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… other signs of skin breakdown. You might need tests if you plan to have treatment or if you have signs of a deep vein … Skin over a varicose vein begins to bleed and you cannot stop it. The skin over varicose veins is often thin and can … vein to damage and scar the inside lining of the vein, causing the vein to close. Simple laser treatment. Laser …
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… home. If you need help quitting, talk to your doctor about stop-smoking programs and medicines. Preparing your child to … the home as fast as they can when a smoke alarm sounds. Plan and periodically practice escape routes. Make sure … the home as fast as they can when a smoke alarm sounds. Plan and periodically practice escape routes. Make sure …
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… the person how you can help. Suggest getting support and using medicine, and find out if it's okay to ask how he or … about how nicotine affects smokers, how hard it is to stop smoking, what medicines are helpful, and what support … think less about smoking and decrease nicotine cravings. Alcohol is often a trigger. If possible, keep the person …
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… to 35°C (95°F) ]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't … body temperature too quickly. Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't …
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… Type 1 diabetes is a disease that starts when the pancreas stops making enough of a hormone called insulin. Insulin … muscle and fat for energy. Increased hunger. The body isn't using all the calories that it can. Many calories leave the … have questions or want to know more about diabetes. You are planning to get pregnant in the next year. You don't want to …
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… your trip? The best way to stay healthy on your trip is to plan before you go. If you are planning to travel to another … and other skin damage. Protect yourself from the sun by using sunscreen and wearing a hat and sunglasses. Take steps … part of the day. Drink plenty of water. Do not drink alcohol. It increases your risk for dehydration. Know if you …
