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Results 1 - 10 of 32 for Prevent skin cancer
  1. Skin Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The two most common types are basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer. They usually ...
  2. Bone Density (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... some cases, your doctor may prescribe medicines to prevent osteoporosis. NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
  3. Tanning (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... for health problems such as melanoma and other skin cancers. What are UV rays, and how do they ... exposure you have, the earlier your skin ages. Skin cancers, including melanoma. This can happen because the UV ...
  4. Skin Conditions (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... bites Psoriasis, which causes itchy, scaly red patches Skin cancer Skin infections How can I keep my skin healthy? ... sleeves and pants and use insect repellant to prevent insect bites. Prevent sunburn by covering up and ...
  5. Birth Control (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the use of medicines, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancy. There are many different types. Some are ... others are permanent. Some types can also help prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). What are the different ...
  6. Opioid Overdose (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... breathing. Lay the person on their side to prevent choking. Stay with the person until emergency workers ... there are steps you can take to help prevent an opioid overdose: Take your medicine exactly as ...
  7. Staphylococcal Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... immune system, such as from HIV, medicines to prevent organ rejection, or chemotherapy Had surgery Are in ... infections be prevented? Certain steps can help to prevent staph infections: Use good hygiene, including washing your ...
  8. Vitamin D Deficiency (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... sun exposure can lead to skin aging and skin cancer, so many people try to get their vitamin ... body fat binds to some vitamin D and prevents it from getting into the blood. People who ...
  9. Liver Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Examples include fatty liver disease and cirrhosis. Liver ... or yellowing of the skin and eyes. Sometimes there are no symptoms. Tests ...
  10. Breast Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... be prevented? You may be able to help prevent breast cancer by making healthy lifestyle changes such ... get a mastectomy (of their healthy breasts) to prevent breast cancer. It's also important to get regular ...
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