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Learning Center Learn about your blood and lymphatic health Your blood and lymphatic system work together to keep your body healthy. Maybe you've had enlarged lymph nodes, sometimes referred to as …
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Learning Center Learn about digestion If you've ever had an upset stomach or a case of heartburn, you know how painful digestive problems can be. But the digestive system is made up of more than just …
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Learning Center Learn about cancer Facing cancer can be scary, and most people have lots of questions. Our cancer topics cover many types of cancer, including breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate …
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… added to them. Why is folate important for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough … (NPN). An NPN means the supplement meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural …
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… Overview What is folic acid? Folic acid is one of the B vitamins your body needs … vegetables, oranges, nuts, and beans. Folic acid is the man-made form. It's put into …
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Overview Some experts recommend boric acid capsules inserted into the vagina (vaginal suppositories) as a treatment option for vaginal yeast infections , particularly infections that can't be cured …
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… Overview Acid products include toilet cleaners, battery acid, bleach, chemicals used in industry for … etching, and chemicals that are added to gas. Acid solids and liquids can cause injury, …
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… Overview Salicylic acid to remove warts is available in many … follow your doctor's instructions. Salicylic acid may take weeks to months to cure a wart. … the wart in water before applying salicylic acid. This helps help loosen and soften the …
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… of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family … of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family … of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
