Monthly Archives: May 2008

Herbal Supplement Study


Herbal supplements are big business. Millions of people spend billions of dollars on herbs such as ginseng, ginkgo and St. John’s wort. Many of these supplements have real health benefits. But many don’t. And some are downright dangerous. A recent Mayo … Continue reading

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Allergic to the Cold


Sure, cold weather can be a nuisance, but did you know that some people are actually allergic to it? It’s true. You can be allergic to the cold. More from Mayo Clinic.  Share/Bookmark

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Surviving Kidney Cancer


If you have kidney cancer, you might not get symptoms until the disease is advanced. Not long ago, such a diagnosis was bad news. But now, thanks to technology, teamwork and medical expertise, people are beating this deadly disease. Share/Bookmark

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Art at the Bedside


If you’ve ever been in the hospital, you know that it’s usually not much fun. Doctors at Mayo Clinic are working on making the hospital experience easier for patients and their families by using art. Share/Bookmark

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New Device for Lung Biopsy


You’re getting a check-up and your doctor tells you there’s a tiny spot in your lung. It could be cancer. To find out, your options have been to wait and see if it grows or go to surgery for a … Continue reading

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New Pancreatitis Treatment


Your pancreas is an organ that does two things: it secretes enzymes that help you digest food, and it creates insulin to regulate blood sugar. But sometimes gall stones, medications or alcohol can cause pancreatitis. Share/Bookmark

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Erectile Dysfunction Drugs


If you’ve ever watched a prime time TV show you’ve seen the ads. Commercials promoting Viagra, Levitra or Cialis – erectile dysfunction drugs. Those medications have helped millions of men have a normal sex life. But how do you know … Continue reading

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Mayo Clinic Musculoskeletal Center Opens


    If arthritis pain in your knee has you going in to see the doctor, the last thing you want is to have to run all over the place getting checked out.  That’s exactly the thinking that went into … Continue reading

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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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