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Vol. 11, Issue 32
August 10, 2010 Dear Subscriber, It's August and back-to-school season is right around the corner. Don't overlook children's health in the hustle and bustle of getting ready for the fall. Also this week, see what Mayo Clinic experts say about the pros and cons of Botox, find out about depression and marijuana, get tips on the A1C test for diabetes, and check out the blogs and recipes. Thanks for subscribing. Sincerely, The team at MayoClinic.com
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Featured Topic Children's Health Childhood vaccines: Tough questions, straight answers Wonder about the benefits and risks of childhood vaccines? Don't let common questions cloud your understanding of the facts. Multivitamins: Do young children need them? Most healthy children can get all the nutrients they need from their normal diet. But in some cases, a multivitamin supplement may help. School health: The ABCs of staying healthy at school Do school days and sick days seem to go hand in hand? Help your child avoid the latest classroom bug with these simple tips. 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 Botox injections Botox is used not only for wrinkles but for other conditions, as well. Here are the pros and cons of this popular treatment. Malaria Malaria is one of the oldest diseases on Earth and is still one of the leading killers. Self-injury/cutting It's hard to imagine deliberately hurting yourself. But people who do self-injure can learn new coping and problem-solving skills to replace harmful behaviors. Vagus nerve stimulation for depression Vagus nerve stimulation may be an option when traditional depression treatment doesn't work, but it remains controversial. Featured Tools Symptom Checker Foot pain? Headache? Sore throat? Skin rash? Use the Symptom Checker to find out what's causing your symptom. Mayo Clinic's 'Living With Cancer' Newsletter FREE! Subscribe to Mayo Clinic's 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 Bulgur and chickpeas with preserved-lemon vinaigrette Spicy red lentils Eggplant with toasted spices Citrus salad Now Blogging Living with cancer: Cancer clinical trials a choice for cancer treatment Living with diabetes: Tips for managing diabetes with a hectic lifestyle Nutrition-wise: Grocery stores make shopping easier and healthier Safe sex: Teens and the rhythm method — Bad news Stress: Resiliency — Who goes the distance and why? Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic specialists Marijuana and depression: What's the link? Superslow strength training: Does it work? Health Tip Of The Week Had an eye exam lately? Regular eye exams are an important part of preventive health care, even if you don't wear glasses. Consult your eye care professional for periodic eye exams, at least once in your 20s, twice in your 30s and every two to four years between ages 40 and 65. After age 65, have your eyes checked every one to two years. 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 A1C test Creatinine test Tinnitus Tooth abscess 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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