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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 is a kind of cancer in the bone marrow. Bone marrow is the tissue inside the bones where new blood cells are made. Multiple myeloma…
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? Â Mumps is a virus. It causes the glands around your neck (between your ear and jaw) to swell. These glands make the saliva (spit) that helps you chew…
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 nail fungal infection? A nail infection is caused by a fungus. This infection can happen in toenails and fingernails. It is more common in toenails. A fungal infection…
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. Naltrexone is a medicine used to treat alcoholism (addiction to alcohol). It reduces your desire for alcohol. Â After you quit drinking, naltrexone may help you stay sober for a long time. This…
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 cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the nasopharynx. The nasopharynx is the area where the back part of your nose opens into your upper…
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. Natural family planning (NFP) is a form of pregnancy planning. It does not involve medicine or devices. NFP helps people observe their body’s fertility signs to know when to have sexual intercourse….
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. Â They usually start in childhood before the age of 10. But they can occur in adults. Nightmares are more common in girls than boys….
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic 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 metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease (MASLD)? Metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a buildup of fat in the liver. Â MASLD can be…
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 What are nosebleeds? A nosebleed is blood loss from the tissue that lines your nose. It can affect both nostrils, but most often occurs in only one nostril. Usually, a nosebleed…