Monthly Archives: May 2008

Be Safe from Anaphylaxis

May 30th, 2008 - 4:40 pm

Every year up to two thousand people in the United States and Canada die from anaphylaxis – a serious allergic reaction. The most common causes are allergies to peanuts, insect bites and seafood. But not all anaphylactic reactions are severe. They can … Continue reading →

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Acid Reflux Study

May 30th, 2008 - 4:11 pm

A sore throat, chronic cough and bronchitis that just won’t go away. Think you might have a lingering cold? Maybe. But doctors at Mayo Clinic say that, for some people, those symptoms might actually be caused by acid reflux. Share/Bookmark

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Kids and Healthy Eating

May 30th, 2008 - 4:04 pm

The statistics are alarming. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 16 percent of school-aged children are overweight. And that number is likely growing. Many of those overweight kids are at risk of health problems such as high … Continue reading →

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Hot Flashes in Men

May 30th, 2008 - 4:00 pm

Every year thousands of women get hot flashes as they near menopause. The intense sweating can be a nuisance and embarrassing. But did you know that men can get hot flashes too? The problem is very common among men who’ve … Continue reading →

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Ginseng for Cancer-Related Fatigue

May 28th, 2008 - 8:24 pm

For thousands of years, practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine have used the herb ginseng to increase energy, endurance and brain power. Research shows that, in many cases, the herb may help. Researchers at Mayo Clinic led a study on ginseng … Continue reading →

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New Test for Liver Disease

May 28th, 2008 - 8:05 pm

Researchers at Mayo Clinic have developed technology that uses sound waves to see if a patient’s liver is harder than it should be — if it’s developing fibrosis. It’s called Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE), and it offers a noninvasive alternative to … Continue reading →

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Hepatitis C and Liver Transplant

May 28th, 2008 - 7:58 pm

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that affects the liver. In fact, Hepatitis C plays a role in about 40 percent of all liver transplants. In the United States alone, it’s thought that about four million people carry the disease.  … Continue reading →

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Treadmills at Work

May 28th, 2008 - 7:53 pm

If you’re trying to drop a few pounds and get healthy, what’s one of the first things you need to do? Get some exercise. But that’s not easy if you go to work every day and sit behind a desk … Continue reading →

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Bone Marrow Transplants

May 16th, 2008 - 9:11 pm

From leukemia to sickle cell anemia, bone marrow transplants are used to treat many diseases.  Mayo Clinic Dr. Shakila Khan talks about one little girl’s battle with aplastic anemia. To listen to this podcast segment, click the link below: Bone … Continue reading →

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Scleral Contact Lenses

May 16th, 2008 - 9:09 pm

Sometimes what’s old becomes new again. It happens in music, fashion, even eye care. Optometrists at Mayo Clinic are using a type of lens originally developed in the late 1800s for some people who can’t wear normal contacts. They’re called … Continue reading →

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