News Releases — Health Information

2006

December 2006

• Make Time to Hone Lifesaving CPR Skills
• Vaccines — Good for Adults, Too
• Relief for Itchy Winter Skin
• Uses for Botulinum Toxin — A Miracle Poison — Continue to Grow
• Osteoporosis Meds and Jaw Pain: What's the Risk?
• Five Self-Care Strategies for Depression

November 2006

• Mayo Clinic Health Solutions Launches New Online Health Management Tool for Businesses
• Coenzyme Q10: Should you take this supplement?
• Omega-3 fatty acids: Are the benefits just a fish tale?
• Relax and refocus with yoga
• Answers (You May Not Know) About Healthier Cooking
• Cancer survival rates improving with better treatment, early diagnosis
• Tips to Cut Calories From the Thanksgiving Feast

October 2006

• Keep your Ghosts and Goblins Safe
• Reducing Breast Cancer Risk
• Had Your Pneumonia Vaccine? It's a Life Saver
• Spice Up Your Life — Without Salt
• Regardless of Your Age, Keep Blood Pressure Under Control
• Got Guilt? Here Are Tips On How To Cope
• Home Is Where the Gym Is

September 2006

• Mayo Clinic Special Report Helps Businesses Prepare for Possible Flu Pandemic
• The Allergens and Irritants Behind Itchy Skin
• Incontinence: Taking Charge of a Common Problem
• Staying Active Away from Home
• Tips to Prevent Hearing Loss
• Seek Relief for Persistent Toe Pain
• More Cost-Saving Generic Drugs Available

August 2006

• Turning Down the Heat on Burning Mouth Syndrome
• Tips to Get a Good Night's Sleep
• Top 10 Healthy Foods — and Why They're Good for You
• Boosting the "Good" Cholesterol
• Jet Lag — Getting Back in Sync

July 2006

• "Oh, My Aching Back"

June 2006

• Choosing the right sunscreen
• Getting Past a Food Splurge
• Increasingly forgetful? There are benefits to finding out why
• A Possible Diagnosis for Dry Eyes and Mouth
• Top 10 Causes of Contact Dermatitis
• Sleep Apnea Treatment Device Takes Patience, Fine-tuning

April 2006

• Common Sexually Transmitted Disease Major Cause of Cervical Cancer
• Eating Less and Often: Does It Help Control Weight?
• Breast Imaging: Beyond Traditional Mammograms
• Maintaining Friendships Through Serious Illness
• Pain Relievers and Alcohol — A Potentially Risky Combination
• Tips for Heartburn Relief

March 2006

• New Edition of Mayo Clinic on Managing Diabetes Now Available
• MayoClinic.com Symptom Checker Helps You Identify Most Common Causes of the Most Common Symptoms
• Value of Health Risk Reduction Strategies Focus of Collaboration
• Troubled by Chronic Cough: Persistence Pays Off
• Vitamin E: New Studies Show No Disease Prevention Benefit, Possible Risks
• It's Never Too Late to Start Strength Training
• Food Advertising - Separating Fact From Fiction
• Soothing a Sore Throat
• Alcohol: Even a Drink a Day Can Adversely Affect Women's Health

February 2006

• Making Connections: Depression and Heart Disease
• Pass On the Salt
• Older Age Not Automatic Barrier to Elective Surgery
• Ouch — My Back! What to Do about Back Pain
• Healing Grief
• When Treatment Makes You Ill: Ways to Manage Nausea

January 2006

• Protecting Yourself from Flu Pandemic
• Tips for Aging Well
• Keeping Sexual Desire in Sync Past Midlife
• Tips for Women (and Men) in Search of a Good Night's Sleep
• Strong Reasons to Start Strength Training
• Recognize Retinal Problems — And Seek Immediate Care