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… Talking openly and honestly about alcohol and other … happened at school or work. Also look for openings when watching TV or a movie together. … conversations started. Did you know? Talking openly about alcohol can help you bond with …
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… to try to destroy the virus. Doctors use tests to find these HIV antibodies or antigens … virus in your body. For more information, see Medications. Other steps you can take include … you're interested in trying it. Alternative treatments Alternative and complementary …
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… in which the skin and the whites of the eyes look yellow. How is it diagnosed? If your … muscles. Dark urine. Pale stools. Yellowish eyes and skin ( jaundice ). Jaundice usually … illness can get depression. It also can be a side effect of antiviral medicines for …
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… decisions every day to help keep your baby healthy and safe. When it comes to sleep, your … birth, as well as being smoke-free during pregnancy, can help prevent sleep-related … covers topics like child development, healthy eating, health and well-being, parenting and …
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… chronic hepatitis B. Over time, it can damage your liver. Babies and young children infected … from human donors. Having severe kidney disease that requires you to have your blood … where the liver is located.) Tan-coloured bowel movements (stools). Dark urine. Jaundice …
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… that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) … that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) …
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Condition Basics What is hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is an infection of the liver . It's caused by a virus. Sometimes it's a short-term (acute) infection that goes away without treatment. But more …
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… personal care items, such as toothbrushes, dental floss, razors, nail files or other … blood on them What should I do if I prick myself with a used needle? Follow these steps: … blood on them What should I do if I prick myself with a used needle? Follow these steps: …
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… sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). For more information on sleep related infant death, see HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant … if you or your partner need help to quit smoking. You can sign up for the BC …
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… due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic (long term) HBV infections occur in … pipes, spoons, cookers and needles During pregnancy to a baby before or during delivery …