You've made the big decision to have a procedure that is going to change your life for the better—a tummy tuck surgery. And you're committed to the ongoing lifestyle change that will help make it a major success for you and those you share your life with. Your plastic surgeon has evaluated your health status and concurs that this is the right time to go ahead with abdominoplasty, the formal name for this operation in which excess fat is removed.
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With the increasing use of marijuana as treatment option for different medical conditions, there is also an increase in routes to administer medicinal marijuana. One alternative is to use vaporizers instead of smoking. There are several benefits associated with vaporizers, which can make marijuana less stigmatized and easier to use.
Reduced Stigma
Even when you use marijuana for medicinal purposes, there may remain a stigma attached to its use. This can make it difficult to utilize marijuana in public smoking areas, or you may be concerned about the smell inside your home.
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After you and your baby are released from the hospital, you will likely schedule an appointment with your newborn's pediatrician. Most newborn appointments are scheduled within a day or a week after birth. If your pediatrician has privileges at your birth hospital, their initial exam may even be completed before you leave the hospital. This is an important examination that allows your doctor to fully examine your new baby and gives you the time to ask questions about newborn care.
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It's easy to think of lung cancer as something that will only affect you if you're a smoker, or possibly something that can only happen to older people. However, these are just two of the many misconceptions that people tend to have about lung cancer. Take a look at some of the surprising facts that you may not know about lung cancer, and find out if you or someone you care about is at risk.
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Kids love dogs. For kids with epilepsy, specially trained dogs can return that love and also keep them safe. Seizure dogs wear special vests to identify them as service animals. According to theAmerican Disabilities Act, service animals may go anywhere the child goes, such as into restaurants, malls and grocery stores. If your child suffers from seizures, the following gives brief descriptions on seizure response and seizure alert dogs, a breakdown on preferred breeds, and an explanation on how these animals are typically trained.
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