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THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY Breast Cancer Public support for breast cancer awareness and research funding has helped improve the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Expert Answers Mammogram guidelines: What are they? Mastectomy Aspirin allergy: What are the symptoms? Lyme disease Organ donation: Don't let these myths confuse you HEALTH [...]
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THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY Weight loss: Ready to change your habits? Before you plunge into a weight-loss program, see if you're truly ready to change. Expert Answers Fiber supplements: Safe to take every day? Get walking with this 12-week walking schedule Teen suicide: What parents need to know Office ergonomics: Your [...]
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THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY Asthma treatment: 3 steps to better asthma control — Use a three-step approach to keep asthma symptoms under control and prevent asthma attacks Expert Answers Asthma diet: Does what you eat make a difference? Perimenopause Ricin poisoning Asthma control test How many hours of sleep are enough? [...]
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THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY Stress assessment: Rate your stress — Don't wait until stress has a negative impact on your health, relationships or quality of life. Start practicing a range of stress management techniques today. Expert Answers Hygiene hypothesis: Early germ exposure prevents asthma? Menstrual cycle: What's normal, what's not [...]
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THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions — increased blood pressure, a high blood sugar level, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol levers — that occur together. Expert Answers Helping children cope: Tips for talking about tragedy Heart rate: What's normal? Mild cognitive impairment [...]
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THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY Counting calories: Get back to weight-loss basics Weight control really boils down to one thing - calories. See what steps you can take to win the calorie battle. Expert Answers Natural aphrodisiacs: Do they work? Precocious puberty Diabetes and Alzheimer's linked Joint pain Seasonal allergies: Nip them in [...]
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THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY Social support: Tap this tool to beat stress The benefits of supportive personal relationships are less stress and better health. Here's how to get and stay connected. Special Announcement Three Imperatives to Transform Health Care in America John Noseworthy, M.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic, will [...]
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MONDAY HOUSECALL: Training Injuries, Lung CT Scan, Cosmetic Surgery, Hypnosis and more ...
FEATURED TOPIC Overuse injury: How to prevent training injuries To avoid an overuse injury, pace yourself and follow proper training techniques. Try these tips to stay injury-free. Highlights Lung CT scan for cancer: Should you be screened? Alzheimer's treatments: What's on the horizon? Cosmetic surgery: What to know beforehand Baby [...]
Created by Dana Sparks MONDAY HOUSECALL: Mediterranean Diet,Whitening Teeth, STDs, Fatigue and more ...
FEATURED TOPIC Slide show: The Mediterranean diet If you're looking for a healthy eating plan, try the Mediterranean diet. Highlights Colon cancer screening: Weighing the options Rheumatoid arthritis Fatigue Dumping syndrome Infidelity: Mending your marriage after an affair Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic Specialists Fat grams: How to track [...]
Created by Dana Sparks MONDAY HOUSECALL: Seasonal Allergies, Sex Therapy, Migraine Medications and more ...
FEATURED TOPIC Seasonal allergies: Nip them in the bud Pollen levels increase in the spring — and for many people, so do allergy symptoms. Take these steps to get some relief. Highlights Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness Nonallergic rhinitis Muscle cramp Skin biopsy Sex therapy Expert Answers [...]
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FEATURED TOPIC Alzheimer's genes: Are you at risk? What role does genetics play in developing Alzheimer's? Are you at risk? Highlights Bone health: Tips to keep your bones healthy Video: Biceps curl with dumbbell Video: Triceps extension with dumbbell Vasectomy reversal: Surgery to undo a vasectomy High cholesterol Expert Answers with [...]
Created by Dana Sparks MONDAY HOUSECALL: Psoriasis, Incontinence, Burning Mouth Syndrome and more ...
FEATURED TOPIC Psoriasis causes Psoriasis typically starts or worsens because of a trigger that you may be able to identify and avoid. Highlights Heart-healthy diet: 8 steps to prevent heart disease Stress incontinence Tinnitus Botox injections Slide show: Types of psoriasis Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic Specialists Scalp psoriasis vs. [...]
Created by Dana Sparks MONDAY HOUSECALL: Heart Disease, Egg Allergies, Fevers, Eye Twitching and more ...
FEATURED TOPIC Heart disease in women: Understand symptoms and risk factors — All women face the threat of heart disease. Discover how to protect your heart. Highlights Fever treatment: Quick guide to treating a fever Fertility preservation: Understand your options before cancer treatment Egg allergy Massage: Get in touch with its [...]
Created by Dana Sparks MONDAY HOUSECALL: Heart Disease and Flu Shots, Norovirus Infection, Juicing and more ...
FEATURED TOPIC Flu germs: How long can they live outside the body? Flu germs are more resilient than you may think. Learn how to protect yourself. Highlights Flu shots: Especially important if you have heart disease Fitness: Tips for staying motivated Slide show: Melanoma pictures to help identify skin cancer [...]
Created by Dana Sparks MONDAY HOUSECALL: Home Pregnancy Tests, Energy Drinks, Adult Acne and more ...
FEATURED TOPIC Flu symptoms: Self-care for the flu — Flu symptoms can make you feel awful, but if you're basically healthy and you're not pregnant, take care of yourself at home rather than going to your doctor. Highlights Home pregnancy tests: Can you trust the results? Video: CT scan Slide show: [...]
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Featured Topic Flu shot: Your best bet for avoiding influenza - Get answers to your flu shot questions. Highlights Hand washing: Do's and don'ts Psychotherapy Palliative care: Symptom relief during illness Keratosis pilaris Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic Specialists Sulfa allergy: Which medications should I avoid? Will an air purifier eliminate cigarette [...]
Created by Dana Sparks MONDAY HOUSECALL: Hand Washing, Flu Germs, SAD, Bad Breath, Fibromyalgia and more...
Featured Topic Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) — Don't brush off that yearly feeling as simply a case of the "winter blues" or a seasonal funk that you have to tough out on your own. Highlights Hand Washing: Do's and don'ts Sick baby? When to seek medical attention Bad breath Managing fibromyalgia symptoms [...]
Created by Dana Sparks MONDAY HOUSECALL: Weight-Loss, Strep Throat, Lice, PMS and more ...
Featured Topic Weight-loss goals: Set yourself up for success Convert your thoughts into actions by setting realistic and attainable weight-loss goals. Highlights Video: Mammogram for breast cancer — What to expect Strep throat Body lice Slide show: Pregnancy exercises Job satisfaction: How to make work more rewarding Expert Answers with Mayo [...]
Created by Dana Sparks MONDAY HOUSECALL: Flu Symptoms, Holiday Survival Tips, Job Burnout and more ...
Featured Topic Flu symptoms self-assessment: Do you have the flu? Answer these flu symptoms questions to find out whether you may have the flu. Highlights Cancer prevention: 7 tips to reduce your risk Job burnout: How to spot it and take action Performance-enhancing drugs: Know the risks Multiple sclerosis Erectile [...]
Created by Dana Sparks MONDAY HOUSECALL: Stress and Blood Pressure, Emotional Eating, Lupus and more ...
Featured Topic Stress and high blood pressure: What's the connection? Even though stress hasn't been proven to cause high blood pressure, reducing your stress can help control your blood pressure by improving your general health. Highlights Weight loss: Gain control of emotional eating Long-term care: Early planning pays off First [...]
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