Daily Archives: May 16, 2008

Anti-Aging Drug


Wouldn’t it be great to take a supplement that can slow the effects of aging? There is one on the market, and you can buy it at most health food stores. It’s called dehydroepiandrosterone or DHEA for short. And some say … Continue reading

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Acupuncture for Appetite Control


In the medical world, researchers continue to search for new ways to treat disease and reduce pain. At the same time many doctors are embracing a therapy that’s been around for more than four thousand years. Acupuncture. It’s used for … Continue reading

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Alternative Medicine


Herbal supplements, acupuncture, chiropractics and massage. It used to be that alternative therapies like these were ignored by many doctors. But that’s changing. Thanks to public demand and an increasing amount of positive research, many doctors are embracing some alternative … Continue reading

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Plantar Fasciitis


There’s nothing like foot pain to make you crazy. That’s what an expert at Mayo Clinic says he hears from patients who have a condition called plantar fasciitis [fashee-EYE-tis]. It’s very common and can make walking across the room a … Continue reading

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Managing Your Medications


Hundreds of thousands of people go to the emergency room every year because of problems with medications they’re taking, such as accidental overdoses, side effects and bad interactions. Pharmacists at Mayo Clinic are tying to change that. They’ve started a new program that … Continue reading

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Joint-Saving Knee Surgery


For many of us, wear and tear arthritis is an inevitable part of aging. Thousands of people have knee pain related to arthritis, and many go on to have knee replacements. But for younger patients, doctors at Mayo Clinic have … Continue reading

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How Skin Cancer Spreads


Cover up and use sunscreen to protect yourself from skin cancer. Sound familiar? Those words of warning should be taken seriously because a certain type of skin cancer called malignant melanoma can kill. How can a tiny mole on your … Continue reading

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Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome


Pain, numbness and weakness in your hands. All symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.  Research at Mayo Clinic suggests there are many causes of carpal tunnel syndrome, and there are treatments that can help. How do you know which treatment is … Continue reading

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Screening for Lung Cancer


Research has shown that for some cancers, screening for early detection most definitely saves lives. Examples are mammograms for breast cancer and colonoscopy for colon cancer. But not all cancers have screening tools that have been proven to work. Let’s … Continue reading

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New Treatment for Wrist Pain


A new finding at Mayo Clinic could help thousands get relief from annoying and sometimes debilitating wrist pain. Researchers at Mayo have identified a type of ligament injury that has been overlooked until now. Plus, they’ve developed an operation to … Continue reading

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