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Nutrition: Keeping a Food Diary
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. A food diary is a daily log of what you eat and drink each day. The diary helps you and your health care provider understand your eating habits. It can help you…
Nutrition- How to Read a Nutrition Facts Table
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 Nutrition Facts Table? The Nutrition Facts table on food products tells you what’s in the food you’re eating and how much. It helps you determine if you have a…
Nutrition- How to Make Healthier Food Choices
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. A healthy diet has many benefits, including maintaining your desired weight. It also can lower your cholesterol and prevent certain health conditions. A healthy diet fuels your body and gives you energy….
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 people 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 contagious illness. It’s usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus but can be caused by other viruses, too. It’s spread through saliva. For this…
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 hematuria is blood in the urine. “Microscopic” means something is so small that it can only be seen through a special tool called a microscope. So,…