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Cottonmouth (Water Moccasin) On this page: Overview … Bites Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Search health topics Last updated January 27, 2025 Whether you or your family member has a specific health concern or if you are looking for information about a … place. In this section, we have easy-to-understand health topics on almost anything from acne to zinc deficiency. To …
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… Drinking water Last updated January 27, 2025 Overview Drinking water … and fixtures that contain lead. Lead can be harmful to health, even in low doses. Testing your water for lead is a … your water supply, you can contact 8-1-1 or your regional health authority . Well water safety  Owners of private …
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Water Exercise On this page: Overview … program. Or you may find a program in a gym or health club. Why is water exercise done? Exercising in water … You want to make sure that water exercise is right for your health condition. Consider working with a physiotherapist or …
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… Childbirth: Labouring in Water and Water Delivery On this page: Overview Related … 07, 2022. Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family … - Family Medicine Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number … problem? A small amount of manganese is essential for human health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … when handling deteriorating pipes to protect your health against inhaling asbestos that is released into the …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File … periods. For more information about the guidelines, visit Health Canada – Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water
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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … in cured meats. Both nitrate and nitrite can be a health hazard when consumed at concentrations above health
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… Arsenic in drinking water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … arsenic can have serious short term and long-term health effects. How does arsenic get into drinking water? …