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Thalassemia
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 thalassemia? Thalassemia (say: “thal-uh-SEE-mee-uh”) is a name for a group of inherited blood disorders. When you have thalassemia, your body makes fewer red blood cells and less hemoglobin than…
The DASH Diet – Healthy Eating to Control Your Blood Pressure
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 the DASH diet? DASH stands for D-ietary A-pproaches to S-top H-ypertension. It is a balanced eating plan that your family healthcare provider might recommend to help you lower your blood…
The Exercise Habit
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. How much exercise do I need? Contact your family healthcare provider about how much exercise is right for you. A good goal for many people is to work up to exercising 5…
Therapy and Counseling
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 therapy? Therapy and counseling are types of treatment to improve your mental well-being….
Thrush
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 thrush? Thrush is a yeast infection. It occurs on your tongue and the lining of your mouth. Symptoms of thrush For newborns, the signs of thrush include: White, creamy…
Thyroid Nodules
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 thyroid? The thyroid is a small gland located at the base of your throat (near your Adam’s apple) that regulates body functions such as heart rate, metabolism and…
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 thyroiditis? Thyroiditis refers to several disorders that cause an inflammation of the thyroid, a gland located in the front of your neck below your Adam’s apple. The thyroid makes…
Tick Safety
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. There are several kinds of ticks, but only the blacklegged tick carries the bacteria and virus that cause tick borne diseases, such as Lyme disease. Ticks like moist and humid environments and…
Tics and Tourette 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 Tourette syndrome? Tourette syndrome is a type of tic disorder. Children who have Tourette syndrome will repeat both movements and sounds (called tics). Several different tics can happen at…
Tinea 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 tinea? Tinea is a fungus that can grow on your skin, hair or nails. As it grows, it spreads out in a circle, leaving normal-looking skin in the middle….
Tinnitus
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 tinnitus? Tinnitus is a problem that causes you to hear a noise in one ear or both ears. People commonly think of it as ringing in the ear, but…
Tips for Healthy Children and Families
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Eating Better For Children and Families Start the day with a healthy breakfast. It refuels your body and gives you energy for the day. Let kids help plan one meal each week…
Tips for Snowboarders
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What do I need to know before I start snowboarding? Here are some tips for what you need to know: Get in shape first. A regular general fitness program will make snowboarding…
Tips for Talking to Your Healthcare Provider
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Taking an active role in your health care can help you get the best care possible from your healthcare provider. One way to do this is to improve your relationship with your…
Tobacco Addiction
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 does it seem so hard to stop smoking? Smoking causes changes in your body and in the way you act. The changes in your body are caused by an addiction…