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Hoarding Disorder
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW Hoarding disorder is an anxiety disorder. A person with this disorder is unable to get rid of things, even things of no value. These could include newspaper clippings, old receipts, containers,…
Helping Your Child Deal with Peer Pressure
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Merriam-Webster defines peer pressure as: “A feeling that one must do the same things as other people of one’s age and social group in order to be liked or respected by them.”…
Healthy Eating in Pregnancy
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Eating for two isn’t the free-for-all, guilt-free eating we often see in movies. In reality, eating healthy is more critical than ever during pregnancy. It means you’re making healthy choices for two….
Endometrial Hyperplasia
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 endometrial hyperplasia? Endometrial hyperplasia is a condition in which the endometrium (lining of the uterus) is abnormally thick. There are four types of endometrial hyperplasia. The types vary by…
Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. An electrocardiogram (also known as an EKG or ECG) is a painless test that measures the electrical activity of your heart. It records this activity as short, wavy lines that dip up…
Ear Health and Care
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. It’s easy to take your ears—and hearing—for granted. But don’t wait until you have a problem to begin paying attention to your ears. Take care of them now. Proper ear care promotes…
Lactose Intolerance
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 lactose intolerance? Lactose intolerance is a condition that causes stomach discomfort. It’s your body’s dislike of the sugar contained in milk. This includes all dairy products. Lactose intolerance is…
Common Skin Conditions During Pregnancy
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Many women experience changes in their skin while they are pregnant. Some conditions are due to changes in hormone levels. Healthcare providers don’t know what causes others. Most are harmless. Many go…
Common Newborn Rashes and Birthmarks
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Many newborn babies have skin conditions. Some are born with birthmarks. Some get rashes in their first few months of life. Most bumps and spots on a baby’s skin are harmless and…
Hives (Urticaria)
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 are hives? Hives are a skin condition. They are raised, red bumps on your skin. They can be itchy. Hives appear on the surface of your skin, not under your…