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Vol. 13, Issue 15
April 10, 2012 Dear Subscriber, Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women in the U.S. You can significantly reduce your risk by quitting smoking, even if you've smoked for years. Find out how quit-smoking products can help you quit for good. Also this week, get the facts on the risks and benefits of daily aspirin therapy, view a slide show on causes of back pain, and join the blog conversation about pink slime and the hazards of red meat. Thanks for subscribing. Sincerely, The team at MayoClinic.com
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Featured TopicQuit Smoking Lung cancer Smoking increases your risk of lung cancer. Quit now and reduce your risk. Nicotine dependence Breaking your addiction to nicotine is difficult and takes commitment, support and time. But doing so can make a huge difference in your overall health. Quit-smoking products: Boost your chance of quitting for good Quitting smoking is hard. Choosing the right quit-smoking product can help you cope with cravings and withdrawal. Books & Newsletters With our "quick start" plan, "The Mayo Clinic Diet" is designed to help you lose 6 to 10 pounds in as little as two weeks. Then, it helps you continue to lose a pound or two each week as you follow the program until you reach your target weight, and maintain that weight for life. With step-by-step guidance from Mayo experts, you'll learn to break unhealthy habits and discover a healthier, happier you! Learn more. Highlights Daily aspirin therapy: Understand the benefits and risks Daily aspirin therapy can be a lifesaving option, but it's not for everyone. Get the facts before considering a daily aspirin. Caffeine: Does it affect blood sugar? Should you limit caffeine if you have diabetes? Learn how caffeine affects blood sugar. Cellulitis infection: Is it contagious? Cellulitis — a common, potentially serious bacterial skin infection — is not directly contagious. Valerian: A safe and effective herbal sleep aid? Valerian — Can this sleep aid help you sleep better? 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. Now Playing: Slide Show Causes of back pain Does your back hurt? Check out this slide show to learn more about the common causes of back pain. Healthy Recipes Steak with steamed vegetables, soba noodles and ginger sauce Thai crab cakes Sesame-crusted tofu Mesclun salad with radishes, avocado and blood oranges Now Blogging Alzheimer's: Yoga can help caregivers find inner calm Living with cancer: Create a personal blog or website to stay connected Living with diabetes: Insulin injections — Does needle length matter? Nutrition-wise: Pink slime and red meat — What's the takeaway? Stress: Men respond more aggressively than women to stress Books & Newsletters Physical fitness isn't just about losing unwanted pounds. It's about enjoying an active lifestyle with all the health benefits that come with it. Learn how to get extra energy, achieve a healthier body, improve heart health and more with "Mayo Clinic Fitness for Everybody." Learn more. Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic specialists Breast-feeding strike: Why do babies refuse to nurse? Isometric exercises: Good for strength training? Monosodium glutamate (MSG): Is it harmful? Statins: Do they cause ALS? Health Tip Of The Week Eggs: Bad for cholesterol? A high-cholesterol diet contributes to high blood cholesterol levels. And eggs are on the high side. The yolk of one large egg has about 213 milligrams (mg) of cholesterol, more than half the recommended total daily allowance of 300 mg. If you like eggs but don't want the extra cholesterol, use egg whites, which don't have cholesterol. Or use cholesterol-free egg substitutes, which are made with egg whites. If you want to reduce cholesterol in a recipe that calls for eggs, use two egg whites or 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) cholesterol-free egg substitute instead of one whole egg. 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 Breast-feeding tips: What new moms need to know Lactose intolerance Molluscum contagiosum Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) 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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