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June 15, 2010 Dear Subscriber, Guiding children through the teen and tween years can be a constant challenge. Get tips from Mayo Clinic experts on the cervical cancer vaccine, healthy body image and texting. Also this week, see what a Mayo Clinic specialist says about the weight-loss drug Alli, get help on communicating with someone who has Alzheimer's, find out if calcium supplements interfere with blood pressure drugs, and join the conversation in the blogs. Thanks for subscribing. Sincerely, The team at MayoClinic.com
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Featured TopicTeens and Tweens Cervical cancer vaccine: Who needs it, how it works A Mayo Clinic expert answers questions about the revolutionary cervical cancer vaccine. Healthy body image: Tips for guiding girls You can help your daughter love her body, regardless of its shape or size. Follow these tips to promote a healthy body image. Teen texting: Help your teen avoid the risks Chances are your teen loves texting. Here's how to keep an eye on your teen's use of this technology — and set appropriate limits. Books & Newsletters Why not take advantage of this special offer? We'll send you a complimentary issue of "Mayo Clinic Health Letter," America's leading health newsletter, along with two special reports on arthritis and weight control. You risk nothing. Order your trial issue today! Highlights Alli weight-loss pill: Does it work? Is Alli your new partner for weight loss? A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses the effectiveness of this over-the-counter weight-loss pill. Alzheimer's: Tips for effective communication Communicating with a person who has Alzheimer's can be challenging. Consider simple tips for better give-and-take. Asthma medications: Know your options Take the right medications at the right time to keep your asthma symptoms under control. Here's how. Dietary supplements: Nutrition in a pill? Despite the claims, you can't get all your daily nutrients from a pill. Here's what vitamin and mineral supplements will and won't do, and when you may need them. Food pyramids: Explore these healthy diet options Do you need help putting together a healthy diet? Food pyramids are a great resource — and a fun way to explore new cuisines. Featured Tools Symptom Checker Foot pain? Headache? Sore throat? Skin rash? Use the Symptom Checker to find out what's causing your symptom. New! Mayo Clinic's 'Living With Cancer' newsletter FREE! Subscribe to this new Mayo Clinic biweekly 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. Healthy Recipes Cinnamon rolls Grilled flank steak salad with roasted corn vinaigrette Chipotle spiced shrimp Apple-blueberry cobbler Now Blogging Genetics: Genetics predisposes some to colon cancer Living with cancer: Peripheral neuropathy — Managing the side effects of chemotherapy Nutrition-wise: Heart-health benefits of wine questioned Pregnancy and you: Expectant fathers — Dads need attention, too Stress: Opportunity for greatness is within us all The Mayo Clinic Diet The Mayo Clinic Diet on Facebook ... Share your experience, connect with others and follow success stories at www.Facebook.com/The.Mayo.Clinic.Diet. Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic specialists Calcium supplements: Do they interfere with blood pressure drugs? Lower back tattoo: OK to have an epidural? Lupus: Can it cause hair loss? Pregorexia: A legitimate problem during pregnancy? What are functional foods? Health Tip Of The Week Where's the lean beef? Lean cuts of beef include round, chuck, sirloin and tenderloin. Look for beef labeled Choice or Select rather than Prime, which usually has more fat. Lean pork includes tenderloin and loin chops. The leanest poultry choice is white meat from the breast of chicken and turkey, without the skin. 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 vs. formula-feeding: What's best? DASH diet: Guide to recommended servings Prednisone and other corticosteroids: Balance the risks and benefits Temper tantrums: How to keep the peace Vegetarian diet: How to get the best nutrition 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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