• Housecall: Boiling Down the Dietary Guidelines

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Boiling down the dietary guidelines
Heard about the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans? Don't be intimidated. They boil down to just a handful of key recommendations.

Humidifiers: Air moisture eases skin, breathing symptoms
Dry sinuses and cracked lips are painful — and common — when indoor air is dry. The good news is that humidifiers can increase moisture in the air. Get the facts.

EXPERT ANSWERS
Universal blood donor type: Is there such a thing?
Is it truly safe for anyone to receive type O negative blood without having a reaction?

Mononucleosis: Can it recur?
Rarely, mononucleosis can come back months or even years later. Learn more about causes and complications.

PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Video: Mayo Clinic Diet
Stroke: First aid
Slideshow: Melanoma identification
Breast pain

HEALTHY RECIPES
Fettuccine with Swiss chard and mushrooms
Asparagus, tomato and red pepper French bread pizza
Stuffed eggplant
Ratatouille with roasted tomato vinaigrette

HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK
It's not too late to quit
It's never too late to quit smoking. When you stop smoking, your health begins to improve. Within 24 hours, your risk of a heart attack decreases. Within one year, your risk of heart disease is half that of a smoker.

Need practical advice on diet and exercise? Want creative solutions for stress and other lifestyle issues? Discover even more healthy lifestyle topics at MayoClinic.org.

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Nutrition-wise: Food facts
Can you cook without heat? What's the difference between shrimp and prawns? Get answers to these and other foodie questions.

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