Mayo Clinic Find general health information from Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic newsbureau@mayo.edu http://www.mayoclinic.org/rss/images/mc-logo.gif http://www.mayoclinic.org Newsfeed provided by mayoclinic.org. Click to visit. Find general health information from Mayo Clinic. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news/?rss-feedid=4 en-us no The September issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource offers suggestions on free and low-cost options to help stay in shape without straining the budget. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-mchi/5495.html?rss-feedid=4 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-mchi/5495.html?rss-feedid=4 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:14:44 CDT Most Americans consume too much salt, contributing to the risk of heart disease and stroke, reports the September issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-mchi/5494.html?rss-feedid=4 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-mchi/5494.html?rss-feedid=4 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:12:55 CDT The September issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource looks at myths and facts about ovarian cancer. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-mchi/5493.html?rss-feedid=4 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-mchi/5493.html?rss-feedid=4 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:10:27 CDT The October issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter includes an in-depth Special Report on Yoga and Tai Chi, covering health benefits, differences between yoga and tai chi, tips for learning postures and poses, simple stretches, how breathing enhances energy, and resources to learn more. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-mchi/5492.html?rss-feedid=4 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-mchi/5492.html?rss-feedid=4 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:00:01 CDT While the volume of radiation-based tests and procedures has increased in the past three decades, scientists haven't proven that the low doses of radiation used in medical settings actually increase cancer risk. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-mchi/5491.html?rss-feedid=4 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-mchi/5491.html?rss-feedid=4 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:58:01 CDT The October issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter provides an overview of hemochromatosis, including its genetic cause, subtle early symptoms, potential health risks and treatment. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-mchi/5490.html?rss-feedid=4 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-mchi/5490.html?rss-feedid=4 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:55:37 CDT The October issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource looks at American cultural pressure on youthful appearance and offers ways to accept the changes of aging - wrinkles and all. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-mchi/5489.html?rss-feedid=4 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-mchi/5489.html?rss-feedid=4 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:53:50 CDT The October issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource covers the pros and cons of various hearing aid styles, from those that are barely noticeable to others that resemble the latest phones and come in stylish colors. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-mchi/5488.html?rss-feedid=4 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-mchi/5488.html?rss-feedid=4 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:50:30 CDT Doctors and their patients with a specific type of breast cancer called ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) are successfully employing treatments to beat the disease, with 10-year survival rates approaching nearly 100 percent. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-mchi/5487.html?rss-feedid=4 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-mchi/5487.html?rss-feedid=4 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:53:03 CDT The flu symptoms self-assessment tool on MayoClinic.com helps you assess whether you or your loved ones have some form of flu, or just a cold. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-mchi/5485.html?rss-feedid=4 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-mchi/5485.html?rss-feedid=4 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:11:35 CDT