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If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Probiotics are live, healthy microorganisms (bacteria and yeasts) found in your intestines. Probiotics are available in some foods and dietary supplements. Experts believe that these bacteria help you maintain a healthy digestive…

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 procedural (surgical) abortion? A procedural abortion uses gentle suction (like a vacuum) to remove tissue from the uterus and end a pregnancy. This procedure is also called a uterine…

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. A progestin-only birth control pill is often called the mini pill. Regular birth control pills have 2 female hormones: estrogen and progestin (a synthetic version of the naturally occurring hormone progesterone). The…

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 prostate gland? Prostate cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in a man’s prostate gland. The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system. The prostate makes…

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 prostate cancer screening? A prostate cancer screening is a test that your healthcare provider uses to look for prostate cancer before you have any symptoms. The 2 types of prostate…

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What are the risks and benefits of radical prostatectomy? If you’re young and in good health, the short-term risks of this surgery are low. The hospital stay is usually 2 to 3…

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 prostate gland? The prostate is a gland that that is part of the male reproductive system. It’s about the size of a walnut and helps in sperm production…

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Many people enjoy being outside. It’s fun to go to the park, work in the yard, or exercise outside. While those are all good things, make sure you keep your skin safe…

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 proteinuria in children? Proteinuria is when protein is found in your child’s urine. All children have a little protein in their urine. But too much may signal a problem with…

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 pseudogout? Pseudogout is a type of arthritis that causes painful swelling in one or more of your joints. It can lead to joint damage if left untreated. Pseudogout is…

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 psoriasis? Psoriasis is a common chronic condition.   There are several types of psoriasis. The main type is plaque psoriasis. It occurs when skin cell overgrowth forms a type of…

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 pulmonary hypertension? “Pulmonary” means “in the lungs,” and “hypertension” means “high blood pressure.” Pulmonary hypertension is an increase in blood pressure in the blood vessels that carry blood to…

La punaise de lits commune est un petit insecte d’un brun rougeâtre. Les punaises de lits sont de forme ovale et leur corps est aplati. Les punaises de lits ont une longueur de 6 à 10 mm ou environ la taille d’une coccinelle.

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 pyloric stenosis? Pyloric stenosis is a medical condition. It is a narrowing of the opening between the stomach and the small intestine. That space is called the pylorus. It often…

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Too painful to swallow, too sick to eat — it’s a sore throat that feels worse than normal. Your first thoughts turn to strep throat. A rapid strep test in your healthcare…