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Suicide: What to do when someone is suicidal
When people say they are thinking about suicide, or act as though they may be considering harming themselves, it can be upsetting. You may not be sure what to do to help, whether you should take them seriously, or if your intervention might make the situation worse. Sunday is World Suicide Prevention Day. Learn what you can do and how you can help someone in danger of suicide.
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Video: How CPAP controls sleep apnea
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Low-fiber diet do's and don'ts
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