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Results 1 - 10 of 77 for Risks
  1. Diabetes risk factors (image) 
    ... Without proper management of diabetes, long-term health risks such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9273.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Tobacco health risks (image) 
    ... chronic exposure to cigarette smoking may cause increased risk of cancer, COPD, coronary artery disease, stroke, fetal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9975.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Pesticide risks around the home (image) 
    Images ... Pesticides are substances which kill or deter unwanted pests, such as insects or rodents. These substances can also be very ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9458.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Venous thrombosis - series (image) 
    ... commonly forms in the veins of the legs. Risk factors for venous thrombosis include prolonged bed rest ... Post-operative patients are at risk for pulmonary embolism because ... surgery. One method for reducing the risk of venous thrombosis ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100168_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Preventing falls (image) 
    The risk of tripping and falling is greater in people age 65 or older, people with arthritis or neurologic ... and your loved one's home to lower the risk of falling.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientimages/000272.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. White blood cell count - series (image) 
    ... Afterward, there may be some throbbing. What the risks are. Risks associated with venipuncture are slight: Excessive bleeding fainting ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100151_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Amniocentesis - series (image) 
    ... generally offer amniocentesis to women with an increased risk of having a baby with particular disorders, including ... is between a 0.25% and 0.50% risk of miscarriage and a very slight risk of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100192_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Food label guide for candy (image) 
    ... much saturated fat is one of the major risk factors for heart disease. A diet high in ... the arteries. Too much fat also increases the risk of heart disease because of its high calorie ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19342.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Obesity and health (image) 
    Obesity increases a person's risk of illness and death due to diabetes, stroke, heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney and gallbladder disease. Obesity may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19473.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Diabetes and blood pressure (image) 
    People with diabetes have a higher risk for heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease. Your doctor or nurse should check your blood pressure at every visit. Ask your doctor ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientimages/000282.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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