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What You Should Know Before You Start A Weight Loss Plan
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. The measurements that count Know your Body Mass Index (BMI) Over the past twenty years, Canadians have become more familiar with specific measurements related to health, such as cholesterol levels and blood…
Vulvar Cancer
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is vulvar cancer? The vulva is the skin and fatty tissue between the upper thighs of women, from the area of the anus to about an inch below the pubic…
Vitamins and Minerals – How to Get What You Need
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What are micronutrients? Micronutrients are the vitamins and minerals found in food that nourish your body and help keep you healthy. According to Health Canada, many adult Canadians do not typically get…
Vitamin D
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Vitamin D is an important nutrient. It helps your body build strong bones and teeth. Maintaining an adequate level of vitamin D is important for all stages of life. It is especially…
Vitamin B-12
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is vitamin B-12? Vitamin B-12 is an important vitamin that you usually get from your food. It is mainly found in fish, shellfish, meat, eggs, dairy products and special fortified foods….
Vaginal Pessary
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is a vaginal pessary? A vaginal pessary is a plastic device that fits into your vagina to help support your uterus (womb), vagina, bladder or rectum. The pessary is most often…
Vaginal Discharge
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW Is vaginal discharge normal? Yes. Glands inside your vagina and cervix make small amounts of fluid. This fluid flows out of the vagina each day, carrying out old cells that have…
Undescended Testicles
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is an undescended testicle? Testicles are part of the male body. They make male hormones and sperm. Usually both testicles are inside the scrotum. While male babies are still growing…
Tuberous Sclerosis
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is tuberous sclerosis? Tuberous sclerosis is a disease that causes growths in the skin, brain, kidneys, eyes, heart or lungs. These growths are usually benign (non-cancerous). The first signs of…
Trigeminal Neuralgia
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is trigeminal neuralgia? Trigeminal neuralgia (say: “tri-jim-in-ul nyoor-al-juh”) is extreme burning, electric or shock-like pain in the face. The pain can be so extreme that it can get in the…