News Releases — Health Information

2002

December 2002

• What Did You Say? A Possible Cause for Hearing Loss
• Are You at Risk of Diabetes? Exercise and Diet Can Help
• Women Smokers Less Successful than Men when Trying to Quit
• Anticoagulation Therapy — Lifesaving Medications with an Edge
• Nutrition Experts Share Their Favorite Healthy Foods
• Bacteria Germs vs. White Blood Cells: The Result Can Be Abscesses
• Don't Forget About Your Health While Celebrating the Holidays
• Mayo Clinic Custom e-Health Package Honored with eHealthcare Leadership Gold Awards
• Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Offers a Healthy Weight Loss Alternative
• New Treatment for Clogged Arteries Reduces Repeat Clogs
• An Aspirin a Day to Keep Cancer Away?
• Heel Pain That Heals, Eventually
• Forgetfulness Doesn't Mean You're Losing Your Memory
• Something's Fishy in Link Between Coronary Artery Disease and Diet
• Annual Checkups Aren't What They Used to Be

November 2002

• Caring for a Loved One With Alzheimer's Disease is a Challenge for Many Today
• Mayo Clinic's Wellness Programming a Hit with Production Workers
• Proper Self-Care Helps to Reduce Risk for Complications from Diabetes
• Insulin Resistance Syndrome — Common and Increasing
• New Imaging Technique Shows Promise for Breast Cancer Detection
• Eggs-actly Speaking, Are Eggs Bad for You?

October 2002

• Include Your Pharmacist on Your Health-Care Team
• Foods with Vitamins E and C May Lower Risk of Alzheimer's
• Call Your Doctor About a Cough When ... .
• MayoClinic.com Helps Women Decide What to do After Breast Surgery
• Varicose Veins: Not Pretty but You Can Live with Them
• Taking Medications by Your (Internal) Clock
• Mayo Clinic Researchers Study Nonsurgical Treatment for Uterine Fibroids
• Soy Many Ways
• Heart Skip a Beat? Know When to Seek Urgent Medical Care
• Are COX-2 Drugs For You?
• Avoid Vision Loss from Retinal Detachment with Prompt Treatment

September 2002

• House Calls are Available from MayoClinic.com
• MayoClinic.com Offers Advice for Coping with Reminders of Tragic Events

August 2002

• Nasal Sprays: An Alternative to Pills and Shots
• Early Help May Prevent Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
• High Triglycerides — A Red Flag for Heart Disease
• Round Out Your Exercise Program With A Fitness Ball
• Biology Shows Women and Men Are Different
• Chronic Heartburn Doesn't Mean Cancer Is Looming
• New Tool at MayoClinic.com Helps Women Understand Hormone Replacement Therapy

July 2002

• Beta Blockers Help Women with Heart Failure, Too
• Tips to Battle Tummy Bulge
• Diet Supplement May Help Lower Elevated Cholesterol
• Once Eradicated, Be Aware of Smallpox Risk
• Under Study: Drugs Customized to You
• Only Five to 10 Percent of Cancers Are Inherited
• Relief for Tired Eyes

June 2002

• Snacking Linked to Lower Cholesterol
• Get Your Dose of Vitamin D from Sunshine, Diet or Supplements
• Just How Much Water Do We Really Need To Drink?
• July Issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter Reports:
• What Men Need to Know About Prostate Cancer
• Taking Chances with Athletic Performance and Your Health

May 2002

• Managing Fatigue
• Untangling the Mammogram Muddle
• Understanding Triglyceride Levels
• Toothbrush and Floss Compare Well to Electric Versions
• Coronary Artery Disease May Not Rule Out Viagra
• See Your Doctor at the First Sign of Shingles
• Sports Injuries Increasing in Older Americans
• New Online Resources Help Employees Manage Their Health
• Managing Migraine Pain
• Steroids: The Good and the Bad
• Common Painkiller May Hinder Aspirin's Effects
• Colorectal Cancer Screening: What's the Best Screening Method for You?
• Exercise Helps Lower High Blood Pressure

April 2002

• Tips for Splitting Pills
• Allergy Symptoms But No Allergies?
• Chest Pain IsnÕt the Only Symptom of Heart Problems
• New Service on MayoClinic.com Helps Men with Early-Stage Prostate Cancer Decide what Treatment Option is Best
• Win by Losing — Log On to Your Personal Weight-Loss Program at MayoClinic.com
• Mayo Clinic on Depression Offers Tips to Boost Your Emotional Health
• Mammography: Does it Save Lives?
• Mayo Clinic Guide to Self-Care Readers Feel More Informed, Better Prepared
• MayoClinic.com Helps Pain Sufferers Take Control of Their Lives

March 2002

• Hypnosis: For Relaxation and More
• Deciphering Medical Credentials
• There Is More to Obesity Than Overeating
• Tips to Wash Away Dandruff
• Pain in the Gut After Eating? Could Be Due to Fatty Deposits
• High-Normal Blood Pressure Poses Risks
• Keep Your Digestive System on Track With Good Nutrition
• Study Finds That Mayo Clinic HealthQuest Newsletter Leads to Positive Lifestyle Changes
• A New Kind of Contact Lens
• Advances in Breast Cancer Treatment
• A Special Report on Stress

February 2002

• Mayo Clinic Book Offers Prevention Tips for #1 Killer of Men and Women
• Myths and Facts About Hysterectomy
• Labels for Herbal Supplements DonÕt Tell Whole Story
• Osteoporosis: Not for Women Only
• Hold the Sprouts
• Strength Training Prevents Muscle Loss — And Keeps You Hoisting Your Own Groceries
• Every Minute Counts with Onset of Stroke Symptoms
• AIDS Increasing in Older Adults AIDS Increasing in Older Adults AIDS Increasing in Older Adults
• Alternatives to Hysterectomy
• Say Cheese: Taking Advantage of Cosmetic Dentistry
• Advances in Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention

January 2002

• Survey Finds Company e-Health Web Sites Influence Employees to Make Positive Lifestyle Changes
• Beyond Mammograms
• Food Safety Is in Your Hands
• New Indicators for Heart Disease