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  1. Breast Cancer Risk Factors Quiz 
    ... reduce your risk. Hormone therapy for menopause can raise your breast cancer risk. The correct answer is ... menopause for a long period of time can raise your breast cancer risk a small amount. Most ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/quiz/000913_37.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Snacking when you have diabetes 
    Food raises your blood sugar the most but stress, certain medicines, and some kinds of exercise can also raise your blood sugar. The three major nutrients in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000322.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Traumatic amputation 
    ... bleeding by applying direct pressure to the wound. Raise the injured area. If bleeding continues, recheck the ... steps to prevent shock. Lay the person flat, raise the feet about 12 inches (30 centimeters), and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000006.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Diabetes type 2 - meal planning 
    ... carbohydrates to maintain your energy. But carbohydrates also raise your blood sugar higher and faster than other ... Grains have starch, a type of carbohydrate. Carbohydrates raise your blood sugar level. For healthy eating, make ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007429.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Gastroesophageal reflux - discharge 
    ... your last meal before you go to bed. Raise your bed 4 to 6 inches (10 to ... You can also use a wedge support that raises the top half of your body when you ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000197.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Varicose and other vein problems - self-care 
    ... of the step. Stand on your toes to raise your heels, then let your heels drop below ... legs helps with pain and swelling. You can: Raise your legs on a pillow when you are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000615.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Saturated fat (image) 
    Saturated fat can raise blood cholesterol and can put you at risk for heart disease and stroke. You should limit your intake of ... Saturated fat can raise blood cholesterol and can put you at risk for heart disease and stroke. You should limit your intake of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientimages/000307.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Burns 
    ... separate them with dry, sterile, non-stick bandages. Raise the body part that is burned above the ... injury, follow these steps: Lay the person flat Raise the feet about 12 inches (30 centimeters) Cover ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000030.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Snake bites 
    ... shock (such as paleness ), lay the person flat, raise the feet about a foot (30 centimeters), and ... give the person anything by mouth. Do not raise the site of the bite above the level ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000031.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Bleeding 
    ... increasing blood flow to the brain. When possible, raise up the part of the body that is ... body part completely still. Lay the person flat, raise the feet about 12 inches (in) or 30 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000045.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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