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Smokeless Tobacco
Updated 16 March 2022 under Health Guides.Have you ever seen a professional baseball player, or even a teammate chewing and spitting in the dugout or on the field? Wonder what they were up to? Despite the […]
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Sore Throat
Updated 17 August 2022 under Health Guides.Sore throat is a common medical condition that usually lasts a couple of days and gets better on its own; however, sometimes a sore throat can be serious. If it […]
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Speaking Up for Yourself
Updated 16 March 2022 under Health Guides.Have you ever wanted to tell someone that you’re worried, sad, or mad, but you felt nervous or didn’t know what to say? Have you ever seen something happen that […]
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Strep Throat
Updated 17 August 2022 under Health Guides.“Strep throat” is a sore throat that is caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. It’s the most common bacterial infection of the throat, and the words “Strep Throat” (or “strep”) […]
Read more »Stress and How to Lower It
Updated 25 February 2022 under Health Guides.You know when you’re stressed out – your body feels tired and your thoughts are spinning. It can also help to know why your body reacts that way, and what you can do about […]
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Sugar Substitutes and Artificial Sweeteners
Updated 3 October 2022 under Health Guides.Sugar substitutes (sometimes called low-calorie or artificial sweeteners) are ingredients used to sweeten foods and beverages instead of sugar. There are a variety of foods on the market that contain […]
Read more »Contraception: Success and Failure Rates of Contraceptives
Updated 8 May 2022 under Health Guides.These charts show the average number of women who accidentally get pregnant while using contraception over the course of one year. Typical Use: When contraception is not used every time, […]
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Sun Safety
Updated 8 November 2022 under Health Guides.Most of us enjoy the warm rays of the sun. The sun feels nice on our skin and helps our bodies make vitamin D, which is important for calcium absorption […]
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Preparing for Inpatient or “Overnight” Surgery
Updated 9 November 2022 under Health Guides.Preparing for surgery (a procedure or operation) can seem overwhelming or scary if you don’t know what to expect. You may have some unanswered questions and worries that make you […]
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Preparing for Outpatient or “Day” Surgery
Updated 8 November 2022 under Health Guides.Preparing for surgery can feel overwhelming or scary if you don’t know what to expect. You may have some unanswered questions and worries that make you feel this way. Knowing […]
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