Hi Everyone,
Thought I would share this with you.
~Lynn~
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HOUSECALL from Mayo Clinic
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February 17, 1998
Welcome to the free e-mail bulletin for users of Mayo Clinic Health
O(AT)sis (http://www.mayohealth.org). Housecall keeps you current on new
topics and upcoming events on our site.
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FEATURES
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"Not enough people taking aspirin for heart benefits"
Taking an aspirin during a heart attack could save your life. The
American Heart Association also says in some cases taking an aspirin a
day can help prevent a heart attack.
http://www.mayohealth.org/mayo/9802/htm/aspirin.htm
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"Garlic - Research into health benefits continues"
At least one compound in garlic has been proven to have health benefits.
But before you make plans to increase your intake of this pungent herb,
read about what's known and what's still being studied.
http://www.mayohealth.org/mayo/9802/htm/garlic.htm
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"Preterm labor - Signs, symptoms and what to do"
For decades, health care providers have been trying to reduce the
incidence of premature birth. Despite high-tech medicine, it still may
come down to early recognition of the signs and symptoms of preterm
labor.
http://www.mayohealth.org/mayo/9802/htm/premature.htm
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"Divorce - Helping children cope"
Some children learn at an early age that love doesn't always last and
that sometimes relationships don't have a happy ending. O(AT)sis takes a
look at divorce and ways to help children cope.
http://www.mayohealth.org/mayo/9802/htm/divorce.htm
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"Overweight in America"
More people than ever in the United States are overweight. And that's
bad news because of the connection between being overweight and serious
illness.
http://www.mayohealth.org/mayo/askdiet/htm/new/qd980211.htm
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COMING THURSDAY..
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"Cholesterol quiz - Part 1"
Cholesterol can be downright confusing. But knowing what to do about it
can help you reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease. Our quiz is a
great starting point.
http://www.mayohealth.org
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IN THE NEWS:
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Hepatitis C:
One percent to 2 percent of the general population in most developed
countries is infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV), according to an
article in the Jan. 31 issue of The Lancet. This blood-borne virus may
exist in the body for decades, without symptoms, while it slowly attacks
the liver. Find out whether you should be tested for hepatitis C.
http://www.mayohealth.org/mayo/9711/htm/hepatiti.htm
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Whooping cough:
An older formulation of the vaccine against whooping cough (pertussis)
still plays an important role in worldwide health, according to an
article in the same issue of The Lancet. The older vaccine is not only
highly effective and more affordable for developing nations, but its
side effects are so few that they "defy measurement." Read about
pertussis vaccine in "Whooping Cough: Acellular vaccine has fewer side
effects."
http://www.mayohealth.org/mayo/9609/htm/vax.htm
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DID YOU KNOW . . .
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"Osseous" isn't a forgotten Greek tragedy. It means "pertaining to
bones." Bone up on medical terminology with the O(AT)sis glossary.
http://www.mayohealth.org/mayo/glossary/htm/index.htm
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