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… 97 Blood and body fluids, such as saliva, semen and vaginal … to prevent infection with hepatitis C. Blood tests will show if you were exposed to …
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… heart failure, having too much fluid in your body can lower sodium levels in the blood. It … cause symptoms such as swelling. Limiting fluids, if your doctor tells you to, can help balance your body's sodium level. Common questions about …
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… system. The immune system is the part of the body that fights infection and disease. There … AIDS. How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as blood, semen, breast milk, and … infection. What are the types of HIV tests? Currently there are two ways to test …
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… Increase your fluid intake to replace lost fluids when you have a fever, diarrhea, … of fluids to drink every hour are based on body weight: Fluid amounts to drink Your … of fluids to drink every hour are based on body weight: Fluid amounts to drink Your …
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… screening be like for my baby? Hearing tests are important for newborn babies and … in the ear An injury to the ear What hearing tests will my child receive? If your child … child might need one or more of the following tests. Tests for babies and toddlers Auditory …
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… It is important that your child drink enough fluids to avoid dehydration. Not drinking … It is important that your child drink enough fluids to avoid dehydration. Not drinking …
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… Health Screenings: Should I Buy Commercial Tests? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … to know everything that is going on in my body. So I'm going to get a commercial … to know everything that is going on in my body. So I'm going to get a commercial …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Body piercing is very popular. Many areas of the body are used for piercing. The ears are the … navel, nipples, and genital area. Each body piercing site has its own normal healing …
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… Overview The body's "biological clock," or 24-hour cycle … functions such as sleeping and waking. Your body clock can be affected by light or darkness. They can make the body think that it's time to sleep or wake up. …
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… about different ways to relax your mind and body. Being relaxed can help ease stress. It … To relax means to calm the mind, the body, or both. Relaxing can quiet your mind … and make you feel peaceful and calm. Your body also reacts when you relax. For example, …
