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Endometriosis
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 endometriosis? Endometriosis…
Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke
…your medicine puts you in danger of heatstroke. How can I prevent heat illness? When the heat index is high, stay indoors in air-conditioned areas when possible. If you must…
Peripheral Arterial Disease and Claudication
…is a narrowed area in the artery. Blood pressure in your ankles can also be compared to blood pressure in your arms. This test is called an ankle-brachial index, or…
Childhood Overweight and Obesity
…whether your child is overweight by calculating their body mass index (BMI). BMI is an approximate measure of body fat. It is based on your child’s height and weight. Many…
Healthy Ways to Gain Weight If You’re Underweight
…that balance is a key in maintaining a healthy body–whether you’re over- or underweight. How do you know if you’re underweight? Using a tool to calculate your body mass index…
Metabolic Syndrome
…heart disease, such as high blood pressure, your healthcare provider may prescribe medicine to help. Maintain a healthy weight Your healthcare provider can measure your body mass index (BMI) to…
Obesity – Surgical Treatment for Obesity
…measurement based on your height and weight, called your body mass index or BMI, is considered to be a better measure of health risk than just your weight in pounds….
Obesity
…A measurement based on your height and weight, called your body mass index or BMI, is considered to be a better measure of health risk than just your weight in…
Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder)
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 social phobia?…
Tuberous Sclerosis
…too? My child has seizures related to tuberous sclerosis. What other common symptoms should I watch for? Will my child be developmentally delayed? Sources Recognizing an Index Case of Tuberous…