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Head Lice
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 head lice? Head lice are small wingless insects (bugs) that can get on your hair and scalp. Lice are parasites, which means that they feed on very small amounts…
Head Injuries
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 head injury? A head injury is any harm to your brain, skull, or scalp. Head injuries can be mild, moderate, or severe. Common types include: This is a…
Halitosis
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 halitosis? Halitosis is the term for bad breath. Bad breath can have many causes, and could be the sign of an underlying problem. SYMPTOMS Many people wake up with…
Hair Loss
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 hair loss? Hair growth typically completes a cycle in 2 to 3 years. Each hair grows approximately 1 centimeter per month during this phase. About 90 percent of the…
Grieving – Facing Illness, Death and Other Losses
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. What is grief? Is what I’m experiencing ‘normal’? How long will it last? Where can…
Gout
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 gout? Gout is a common type of arthritis. Â It is marked by swelling and pain in your joints. It most often occurs in one or both of your big…
Healthy Habits at Age 60 and Beyond
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Do you feel as good now as you did at age 40? How about at age 50? You might be able to feel as good as you used to with new healthy…
Glaucoma
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 glaucoma? Glaucoma is an eye disease that may cause loss of vision. Â It usually happens when fluid builds up in the eye, causing an increase in pressure. This damages…
Getting the Most from Your OTC Medicine
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OTC is short for “over-the-counter.” OTC drugs are medicines you can buy without a prescription from your healthcare provider. You usually can find these medicines at your local grocery or drug store….
Gestational Diabetes
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 gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that starts during pregnancy. If you have diabetes, your body isn’t able to use the sugar (glucose) in your blood…