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Hashimoto’s Disease (Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis)
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 Hashimoto’s disease? Hashimoto’s disease (also called Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis) is an autoimmune disease that affects your thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located in the front of your neck, just…
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…
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…
Headaches
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 headaches? A headache is a pain that occurs in your head, upper neck or even your face. There are several different types of headaches. Migraines and tension headaches are…
Health Care Workers – Avoiding Infections at Work
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. As a health care worker, you may be exposed to sources of infection. These may be transmitted in three ways. First, you can come into contact with an infected person’s blood or…
Health Care Workers and Tuberculosis
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. As part of their job, health care workers are exposed to many diseases. Tuberculosis, also known as TB, is one of these. It’s important to know if a patient has, or may…
Health Guides – Health is a State of Mind and Body
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Benefits of Investing in You Take charge of your life and feel good about the choices you make. Gain energy and feel more fit. Experience improved physical health. Gain a positive outlook…
Health Information on the Web – Finding Reliable Information
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. “Don’t believe everything you read.” It’s an old warning that is especially true for health‑related information you find on the internet. The internet can be a great resource. There are millions of…
Health Insurance – Understanding What It Covers
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Your health insurance policy is an agreement between you and your insurance company. The policy lists a package of medical benefits such as tests, drugs and treatment services. The insurance company agrees…
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….
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…
Healthy Living – How Common Behaviors Affect Your Health
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What comes to mind when you think of taking risks with your health—driving recklessly, or maybe abusing alcohol or illegal drugs? Those behaviors are certainly risky. However, many people have less dramatic…
Healthy Screen Time Habits
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Children’s entertainment and education changed forever with the introduction of the internet. Computers, laptops, handheld gaming devices, and mobile devices, such as tablets and phones, provide entertainment and make learning fun. Despite…
Healthy Ways to Gain Weight If You’re Underweight
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Weight loss is a serious issue in Canada. Consumers constantly see advertisements and news reports on trendy diets, flashy products and magic pills promising to help them lose weight. Given that the…
Hearing – Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
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 noise-induced hearing loss? Noise-induced hearing loss is permanent hearing loss that is caused by being around loud noises over a long period of time. It also can occur after you…