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Nutrition- Healthy Eating For Kids
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 nutrition? Nutrition refers to everything that your child eats and drinks. Your child’s body uses nutrients from food to function properly and stay healthy. Nutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins,…
Multiple 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 multiple sclerosis (MS)? Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the nervous system. Normally, antibodies produced by the immune system help protect the body against viruses, bacteria and…
Mouth and Teeth – How To Keep Them Healthy
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Taking good care of your mouth and teeth throughout your whole life can help prevent problems as you get older. Taking care of your teeth means brushing and flossing every day and…
Morning Sickness
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 morning sickness? Morning sickness refers to the nausea and vomiting that some women have when they become pregnant. Morning sickness is very common in early pregnancy — it affects…
Mononucleosis
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 mononucleosis? Mononucleosis (often called “mono”) is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. SYMPTOMS What are the symptoms of mono? Symptoms of mono include: Fever Sore throat Fatigue Weakness…
Migraines
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 a migraine headache? A migraine is usually an intense pounding headache that can last for hours or even days. The pounding or pulsing pain usually begins in the forehead,…
Microscopic Hematuria
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 microscopic hematuria? “Microscopic” means something is so small that it can only be seen through a special tool called a microscope. “Hematuria” means blood in the urine. So, if…
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
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 MRSA? MRSA is a type of staph infection. “Staph” is the common name for the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. MRSA stands for “methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.” The infection is resistant to…
Menopause
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 menopause? Menopause is when a person’s menstrual periods permanently stop (12 months in a row without a period) and you can no longer become pregnant. It is normal and…
Meniere’s Disease
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 Meniere’s disease? Meniere’s (say: “men-ears”) disease is a problem with your inner ear. No one knows exactly what causes it, but it may be related to a build-up of…