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The Risks of Drug Use in Pregnancy Drugs like cocaine and marijuana can cause a lot of harm to a pregnancy. Many people of childbearing age in the United States use some form of drugs. Risks to the pregnant person If you use drugs during pregnancy, you raise your risk for: Anemia
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Infertility Risk Factors for Women and Men Many different factors can influence fertility. Women may have problems with getting pregnant or staying pregnant. Men have risk factors, too. Many things can affect the health of their sperm. Gender words are used here to talk about
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Multiple Pregnancy Multiple pregnancy is a pregnancy involving more than one fetus. Click on the links below to learn more about this topic. Overview of Multiple Pregnancy Symptoms and Diagnosis of Multiple Pregnancy Complications of Multiple Pregnancy Care and Management of
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Understanding Risks of a Multiple Pregnancy Why is a multiple pregnancy a concern? A multiple pregnancy means being pregnant with more than one baby. It is often a happy event for many couples. But multiple pregnancy has higher risks for complications. The most common problems
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Exercise for Cancer Prevention People who are overweight or obese have a higher risk of getting certain cancers. This includes cancers of the: Breast (for people past menopause). Endometrium. Ovary. Kidney. Liver. Rectum. Esophagus. Colon. Pancreas. Stomach. Thyroid. Gallbladder
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Types of Genetic Testing Genetic tests look for changes in a person's genes. They can also look for changes in the amount, function, or structure of key proteins coded by genes. Genetic tests can look at the DNA or RNA that play a role in certain conditions. Abnormal test results
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Allergens: Animals What is an animal allergen? Allergens found in animals are a common cause of allergic reactions. They are caused by the proteins found in an animal's: Skin (dander). Saliva. Urine. Household pets such as cats and dogs are the most common sources of animal
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Diet for Lactose Intolerance What is lactose intolerance? Lactose is the name of the sugar found in milk. Lactose intolerance occurs when your body can't break down all the lactose in the foods you eat. Symptoms of lactose intolerance include: Diarrhea. Gas. Bloating. Stomach
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Latex Allergy What is a latex allergy? Natural rubber latex is a milky fluid found in rubber trees. There is a protein in the fluid that can cause allergic reactions in some people. Common products made using this natural rubber latex include gloves, condoms, rubber bands, and
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Allergens: Pollen What is pollen? Pollen is the tiny egg-shaped male cells of plants, including trees, grasses, and weeds. Pollen is microscopic in size. It is the most common cause of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis). Which plants produce pollen that cause allergic