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Insulin Safety Tips

… your insulin correctly. Ask your pharmacist how to safely store and use your insulin medicines. Follow these general … If you travel, don't put your insulin in the glove compartment or the trunk of a car, or in backpacks or bags … that insulin syringes may be calibrated according to different concentrations in different countries. When …
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Glasses Can Help Even Young Children

… who specialize in children's eye care say kids usually become nearsighted or farsighted between ages 6 and 12. … should check every year after that. The need for follow-up visits and how often they'll happen will be determined by … months who don't make eye contact or have eyes that look different ways should be checked by a pediatrician. (This may …
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Gynecomastia

… What is gynecomastia? Gynecomastia is a condition of overdevelopment or … (noncancerous) condition. It may be linked to many different causes of hormone changes. In many cases, the cause … condition. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Female Reproductive Anatomy

… This is how the female anatomy normally works:  A.  Ovaries store eggs (female reproductive cells). About once a month, … carry eggs to the uterus. Pregnancy occurs if a man’s sperm fertilizes an egg as it moves through the tube.  C.  The … pear-shaped organ. If an egg has been fertilized, it becomes an embryo and implants in the lining of the uterus …
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Using a Breast Pump

… that attach to the pump and are used to collect and store your milk should be clean. Technical aspects Read the instruction manual first. But you may have to try different methods and settings on the breast pump before you … be set so there is a strong tug on the nipple, but it stays completely comfortable. Decrease the suction and move the …
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Nutrition Quiz for Seniors

… you know about good nutrition. 1. As you grow older and become less active, you need fewer nutrients in your diet. You … answer this question. You answered The correct answer is According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health … You answered The correct answer is Foods often taste different to an older adult because aging can affect the senses …
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Living with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)

… in your heart. Most ICDs are well protected from interference with other electrical devices. Microwave ovens and … function of your pacemaker or ICD. These devices should be stored away from your ICD. Follow any other instructions … Show this card to any healthcare provider or dentist you visit. Also show it to guards at the airport. This way, they …
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Cancer: Oral Anticancer Medicines

… Cancer care often requires frequent visits to either a hospital or a care center. But with oral … medicines can be used for many cancer types. And they are becoming more available. You may be able to choose if you … care. It is advised that oral anticancer medicines be stored apart from other medicines. Some may also need to be …
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