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April 3, 2012 Dear Subscriber, Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, appears to be on the rise among young adults. Find out more from Mayo Clinic experts. Also this week, get information on autism, tick-related diseases, junk food and more. Thanks for subscribing. Sincerely, The team at MayoClinic.com
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Featured Topic Melanoma Melanoma Most melanomas are preventable. Find out how to avoid this dangerous skin cancer. Skin cancer Most skin cancers are preventable. Find out how to reduce your risk. Video: Melanoma — Early stage and advanced melanoma See what melanoma looks like at an early stage and at an advanced stage. Books & Newsletters Health news you can trust is just a click away! Get the latest medical research results and news from Mayo Clinic health professionals. "Mayo Clinic Health Letter" is a monthly newsletter loaded with full-color medical illustrations and health tips. Act now and we will send you a risk-free trial issue with two complimentary special reports. It's your No. 1 source for medical news. Learn more. Highlights Autism Autism is a serious developmental disorder that appears as soon as infancy. Early diagnosis is important because early treatments often help the most. Ehrlichiosis Ehrlichiosis is a tick-borne disease that causes flu-like symptoms. When you're outdoors, be aware of steps to prevent tick bites. Lyme disease Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness. Left untreated, it can lead to serious and lingering complications — including arthritis. Placenta: How it works, what's normal Curious about what role the placenta plays in pregnancy? Find out how the placenta helps your baby grow. Pregnancy and obesity: Know the risks Being obese during pregnancy can pose health risks for you and your baby. Get the facts about obesity and pregnancy. Featured Tools Symptom Checker Foot pain? Headache? Sore throat? Skin rash? Use the Symptom Checker to find out what's causing your symptom. Did You Know? Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical institution dedicated to patient care, education and medical research. Proceeds from advertising and the sale of Mayo Clinic books and newsletters support Mayo Clinic's mission. Share our passion for science and health. Please consider a gift to Mayo Clinic. Click here to donate. Healthy Recipes Roasted rack of lamb with parsley crust Pan-braised onions with rosemary Garden peas with fresh mint Strawberry shortcake Now Blogging Living with cancer: Older cancer survivors face unique challenges Living with diabetes: Diabetes awareness — Assess your risk of diabetes Nutrition-wise: Play it safe when taking food to a loved one in the hospital Pregnancy and you: Old wives' tales about pregnancy — Any merit? Stress: Cultivate mindfulness to fight stress Mayo Clinic's 'Living With Cancer' Newsletter FREE! Subscribe to Mayo Clinic's weekly e-newsletter "Living With Cancer." In each issue, you'll receive information from Mayo Clinic focusing on how you or a loved one can make life the best it can be while living with cancer. Click here to sign up. Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic specialists Chronic stress: Can it cause depression? Energy drinks: Do they really boost energy? Junk food blues: Are depression and diet related? Taurine in energy drinks: What is it? Vitamin water: Better than plain water? Health Tip Of The Week Coffee with dinner? Make it decaf That after-dinner cup could be interfering with your sleep. To get a good night's rest, avoid caffeine for eight hours before bedtime. While your body doesn't store caffeine, it takes many hours to eliminate the stimulant from your system. Need practical advice on diet and exercise? Want creative solutions for stress and other lifestyle issues? Try a daily dose of healthy lifestyle tips from MayoClinic.com. Receive the tips through your favorite RSS reader. Health Digest A wrap-up of this week's other new and updated information Bell's palsy Canker sore Diabetic retinopathy Hair loss Pulmonary hypertension For more of our reliable health information and tools, visit us at MayoClinic.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE. For questions or comments, please contact Customer Service. If you no longer wish to receive Mayo Clinic Housecall, click here to unsubscribe: Unsubscribe. Or you may visit the Housecall subscription services page to SUBSCRIBE, UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your email address. Visit the Housecall archive to read past issues. Please feel free to forward this newsletter to a friend.
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