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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…
Multiple Myeloma
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 myeloma? Multiple myeloma (say: my-a-low-ma) is a kind of cancer in the bone marrow. Bone marrow is the tissue inside the bones where new blood cells are made….
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…
Mumps
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 mumps? Mumps (or “the mumps”) is the more common name for parotitis (say: “pare-oh-TIE-tiss”). It is a viral infection that causes your parotid glands to swell. Your parotid glands…
Nail Fungal Infections
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 fungal infection? A fingernail or toenail infection that is caused by a fungus is called onychomycosis (say: “on-ee-koh-my-ko-sis”). Toenails are more likely to become infected than fingernails. SYMPTOMS…
Naltrexone for Alcoholism
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Is alcoholism a disease? Yes. Most experts agree that alcoholism is a disease, just as high blood pressure, diabetes and arthritis are diseases. Like these other diseases, alcoholism tends to run in…
Nasopharyngeal Cancer
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 nasopharyngeal cancer? Nasopharyngeal (say: “nay-zo-fair-in-gee-al”) cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the nasopharynx (say: “nayzo-fair-inks”). The nasopharynx is the area where the back part of your nose…
Natural Family Planning
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 natural family planning? Natural family planning is a method used to help a couple determine when sexual intercourse can and cannot result in pregnancy. During the menstrual cycle, a number…
Natural Health Products – What You Need to Know
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 Natural Health Product (NHP)? A Natural Health Product (NHP) is a vitamin, mineral, homeopathic medicine, traditional medicine, probiotic, or herb that you take to restore or maintain health or…
Neonatal Abstinence 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 neonatal abstinence syndrome? Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) occurs in babies who had drug exposure in the womb. After birth, these babies go through drug withdrawal and need medical care….
Newborn Screening
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Having a baby can be an exciting time. It also can be hectic and overwhelming. In particular, there is a lot going on in the first hours and days of your baby’s…
Nightmares and Night Terrors
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 nightmares? Nightmares are scary dreams. Most children have them from time to time. Most nightmares happen very late in the sleep period (usually between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m.)….
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver 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 non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a buildup of fat in the liver. NAFLD can be harmless, but sometimes it may cause the liver…
Non-substance Addiction
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 non-substance addiction? Most people associate addiction with tobacco, drugs, and alcohol. A non-substance addiction includes things such as gambling, risky sex, food, the internet, mobile devices, and shopping. These…
Nosebleeds (Epistaxis)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW Why is the nose prone to bleeding? The nose has many blood vessels in it to help warm and humidify the air you breathe. These vessels lie close to the surface,…