Health & Wellness - September 2013 Archives

THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a disorder that can lead to easy or excessive bruising and bleeding. Petechiae Petechiae — round spots that appear on the skin as a result of bleeding underneath — may indicate a number of conditions, ranging from minor blood vessel injuries to life-threatening medical conditions. EXPERT ANSWERS Metabolism and weight Looking to lose weight by boosting your metabolism? Here's some real help in getting a handle on your weight. HPV infection: How does it cause cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is most often caused by a genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. HEALTHY RECIPES Stuffed chicken breasts Creamy polenta with roasted red pepper coulis Tangy green beans Sauteed bananas with caramel sauce HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK Try these quick, fun breakfast options. Don't skip breakfast, even if it's become a bore. Change it up, instead. People who eat breakfast tend to have more strength and endurance, better concentration, and lower cholesterol. If you're tired of the same old cereal, try these healthy breakfasts. 1. A whole-wheat pita stuffed with hard-boiled eggs. 2. Leftover vegetable pizza. 3. A tortilla filled with vegetables, salsa and low-fat shredded cheese. 4. A smoothie blended from exotic fruits, some low-fat yogurt and a spoonful of wheat germ. 5. Whole-wheat crackers with low-fat cheese or peanut butter.

The reasons why some people don't get a good nights sleep are as varied as the number of sheep they count trying to fall asleep. ...

Out of the blue and for no apparent reason, multiple sclerosis strikes young men and women in the prime of their life. On the next Mayo Clinic Radio (9/14), Orhun Kantarci, M.D., will join us to discuss the road to diagnosis and how they live with this disease. What is MS? What are the symptoms? Is there a genetic marker for MS? How close are we to a cure?   Also, hear from Twin Cities Public Television reporter Mary Lahammer, who recently revealed to the public that she is living with MS. She's a patient of Dr. Kantarci and will be calling in to join the conversation. Read more about Mary's story. Note: You can hear the program LIVE Saturdays at 9 am CT on I Heart Radio via KROC AM. The show is taped for rebroadcast by some affiliates. On Twitter follow #MayoClinicRadio and tweet your questions. Listen to this week’s Medical News Headlines at  News Segment September 13, 2013 (right click MP3).                                                      Mayo Clinic Radio is a weekly one-hour radio program highlighting health and medical information from Mayo Clinic.

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  MAYO CLINIC MEDIA ADVISORY: 10 Ways the Human Genome Can Affect Diagnosis and Treatment in Health Learn more: Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine   1. It’s already influenced drug labels and uses for some medicines. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has changed medication labeling, doses and uses based on genomic research, including a key drug for breast cancer. 2. It’s making sure your doctor is giving you the right drug at the right dose. Not everyone can tolerate or metabolize the same drugs; genomics shows some medications have no effect or might hurt rather than help certain individuals. For examples, 1 person in 10 cannot tolerate the standard treatment for irritable bowel disease and needs a different drug. 3. It makes developing new medical tests faster and better. It has already resulted in several new tests to diagnose and treat disease, and to avoid some needless therapies, including a treatment test for mood disorders. 4. It may be helping you prevent an illness. It can tell you that you have a greater susceptibility to some conditions, so you can change your behavior to avoid them. For example, those at risk for developing diabetes can make lifestyle changes to lower their risk. 5. It may be helping you or a family member fight a treatment-resistant disease. A genomic scan may reveal a genetic alteration that indicates an alternative, successful treatment. In one case, a mutation led to use of a kidney cancer drug to treat breast cancer. 6. It may help identify an undiagnosed disease. Misdiagnosis sometimes happens with many gene-based conditions. Genomic analysis may pinpoint a diagnosis after months or years of confusion. For example, a person’s genetic inability to produce a certain protein may mimic symptoms of a disease.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzExwqHnDnE Our bodies are very good at fighting infection.  The immune system reacts and attacks bacteria and viruses that make us sick. But sometimes the immune reaction is so strong that it damages the body. This is called a septic reaction or sepsis, and the mortality rate associated with it can be high. Doctors at Mayo Clinic are trying to change that with a sepsis response team in intensive care units. Their goal: to stop sepsis and save lives.  [TRT 2:10]  Script: Surviving Sepsis. Journalists: The video report is available in the downloads. News Network pkgs. can be edited into vo/sots and incorporated in your reporting.

Apenas 3 por ciento de quienes pueden donar sangre lo hacen y el motivo generalmente es debido a fobias sin fundamento y ansiedad ROCHESTER, Minnesota ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGzaAdPFicg&feature=youtu.be&hd=1 As few as 3 percent of Americans eligible to donate blood do, and fear and anxiety are common reasons why many decline to ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 76 years old, and over the last year it has been getting harder to do everyday tasks. Even getting out of a chair is sometimes difficult, and I can tell I’m much weaker than I used to be. Is this a normal part of aging, or should I see my doctor? ANSWER: Diagnosing the cause of muscle weakness that develops over time can be challenging. Gradual loss of strength can contribute to many health problems, including increased risk of falls, decreased bone strength and weight gain. A degree of loss of muscle mass and strength can occur as part of aging, but there are many medical problems that can cause weakness, so any concern about this issue should be discussed with your physician. An important distinction is whether your sense of weakness is actually due to the loss of muscle power caused by either central nervous system disease, or by nerves or muscles that aren’t functioning properly. Alternatively, you may feel weak due to factors such as fatigue, sleepiness, lightheadedness or chronic pain.

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THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Fitness ball exercises: How-to video collection Fitness balls may look like toys — but they can play an important role in nearly any fitness routine. See how fitness ball exercises are done. Video: How to choose a fitness ball Want to add variety to your fitness routine? Here's how to choose the right fitness ball for you. EXPERT ANSWERS Splitting doses: A good strategy for colonoscopy preparation? Spreading preparation over two days is not only more tolerable, but does a better job of cleaning the colon. The Special K diet: Helpful for weight loss? Will eating cereal help your diet? See if the Special K diet works. HEALTHY RECIPES Curried cream of tomato soup with apples Pork tenderloin with apples and balsamic vinegar Apples with dip Baked apples with cherries and almonds HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK Soapy debate: Antibacterial or regular? Despite soaring popularity, antibacterial soap is no more effective at killing germs than is regular soap. And using antibacterial soap may lead to the development of bacteria that are resistant to the products' antimicrobial agents, making it even harder to kill these germs in the future.