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Results 1 - 10 of 65 for Harmful
  1. Dialysis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... filter your blood to rid your body of harmful wastes, extra salt, and water.: Hemodialysis uses a ...
  2. E-Cigarettes (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... nicotine, which is addictive They contain other potentially harmful chemicals There is a link between e-cigarette ...
  3. Poisoning (National Library of Medicine)  
    A poison is any substance that is harmful to your body. You might swallow it, inhale it, inject it, or absorb it through your skin. Any substance can be poisonous if ...
  4. Teen Violence (National Library of Medicine)  
    Teen violence refers to harmful behaviors that can start early and continue into young adulthood. The young person can be a victim, an offender, or ...
  5. Pregnancy and Substance Use (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... very important to avoid substances that could be harmful to you and your baby, such as tobacco, ... pregnancy passes nicotine, carbon monoxide, and many other harmful chemicals to your baby. Nicotine is not only ...
  6. Vaccines (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... body's immune system to recognize and defend against harmful germs. For example, there are vaccines to protect ... or casing. Toxoid vaccines that use a toxin (harmful product) made by the germ. mRNA vaccines use ...
  7. Bullying and Cyberbullying (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... be physical, social, and/or verbal. It is harmful to both the victims and the bullies, and ... who is being bullied; it can also be harmful for the bullies and for any kids who ...
  8. Childhood Vaccines (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the immune system to recognize and defend against harmful germs. The germs could be viruses or bacteria. ...
  9. Health Fraud (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... unclean facilities or without proper quality control Contain harmful ingredients that are not listed on the label Trigger a harmful interaction with medicines you are taking Cause serious, ...
  10. Immune System and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... defends your body against substances it sees as harmful or foreign. These substances are called antigens. They ... as the skin and mucous membranes. They keep harmful substances from entering the body. It also includes ...
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