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… Ultraviolet radiation Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is ultraviolet radiation? Ultraviolet (UV) radiation comes mainly from the sun as part of the …
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… Altitude Sickness On this page: What is altitude sickness? Altitude sickness occurs when you cannot get enough oxygen from the …
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… Motion Sickness On this page: What is motion sickness? If you've ever been sick to your stomach on a … or a bumpy airplane ride, you know the discomfort of motion sickness. It doesn't cause long-term problems, but it can …
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… Radiation Therapy for Cancer On this page: Treatment … Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses high energy rays, such as X-rays, to … of the body. It is used to treat many types of cancer. Radiation damages the genetic material of cancer cells, …
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… Radiation Treatment for Cancer On this page: Treatment … Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses high energy rays, such as X-rays, to … of the body. It is used to treat many types of cancer. Radiation damages the genetic material of cancer cells, …
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… Ginger for Morning Sickness On this page: Overview … Overview Ginger may relieve nausea and morning sickness after a few days of treatment. footnote 1 There are … 1 Talk to your doctor about using ginger for morning sickness. Pregnancy: Dealing With …
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… Acupressure for Morning Sickness On this page: Overview … may help relieve or shorten the duration of your morning sickness symptoms. Acupressure is based on Eastern medicine … 1 There is no risk in trying acupressure for morning sickness. Cancer: Controlling Nausea and …
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… Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer On this page: … Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses radiation, such as X-rays, to destroy cancer cells. The …
