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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…
Meningitis
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 meningitis? Meningitis is swelling of the tissue around your brain and spinal cord. There are two common types of meningitis. Viral meningitis is the most common. It can make…
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…
Mental Health – Keeping Your Emotional Health
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 good emotional health? People who are emotionally healthy are in control of their…
Mental Health Myths
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. Mental health is widely misunderstood. There is a stigma that surrounds mental health issues. This…
Metabolic Syndrome
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 insulin resistance? Your body changes most of the food you eat into glucose (a form of sugar). Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that allows glucose to…
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…
Methotrexate
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 methotrexate? Methotrexate is a medicine that makes your immune system less active. It is used to treat certain types of cancer. It is also used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis…
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…
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,…
Mind/Body Connection – How Your Emotions 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. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. What is good emotional health? People who have good emotional health are aware of their…
Mitral Valve Prolapse
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 the mitral valve? Your heart has four chambers (or “rooms”). The mitral valve controls the flow of blood between 2 of the chambers, called the left atrium and the…
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…
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…
Motion 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 motion sickness? Motion sickness is a sick feeling triggered by movement. It occurs in cars, buses, trains, planes, or boats. It can occur on amusement rides or virtual reality…