Enlarged Prostate & mdash; Many Options to Treat this Common Problem
ROCHESTER, Minn. & mdash; More than half of men in their 60s experience symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate gland. Add another decade or two, and nearly all men experience symptoms that may include a weak urine stream, difficulty starting urination, stopping and starting while urinating, and an urgent need to urinate. The July issue of [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - July 23, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Health Letter Offers Tips for Healthy Travels
Experiencing new cultures and exploring new places are great ways to exercise the brain and may even contribute to healthy aging, according to a Special Report on Healthy Traveling, an eight-page supplement to the June issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - June 25, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: news
Big Nutrition, Small Package
High-calorie, high-fat nuts are often on the "bad" list for dieters and those who are working to manage their weight. It's time to reconsider, according to the June issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - June 25, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: news
Treatment Eases Pseudogout Pain
According to the June issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter, pseudogout is an inflammatory form of arthritis that comes on quickly. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - June 25, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Health Letter Offers Tips for Healthy Travels
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Experiencing new cultures and exploring new places are great ways to exercise the brain and may even contribute to healthy aging, according to a Special Report on Healthy Traveling, an eight-page supplement to the June issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. The Special Report offers information especially helpful for older adults, including [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - June 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Big Nutrition, Small Package
ROCHESTER, Minn. — High-calorie, high-fat nuts are often on the "bad" list for dieters and those who are working to manage their weight. It's time to reconsider, according to the June issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. Nuts are packed with heart-healthy nutrients. With their significant nutritional value, they can be judiciously included in any [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - June 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Treatment Eases Pseudogout Pain
ROCHESTER, Minn. — There's nothing pseudo about the sudden pain that comes from pseudogout. According to the June issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter, pseudogout is an inflammatory form of arthritis that comes on quickly. Once diagnosed, it generally responds well to treatment. Pseudogout is linked to the presence of calcium crystals in the joint. [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - June 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The ABC's of Hepatitis: Mayo Clinic Expert Explains Types, Prevention
It's Hepatitis Awareness Month. Understanding the different forms of hepatitis, who is at risk and how it can be prevented and treated can be confusing. Mayo Clinic infectious diseases expert Stacey Rizza, M.D., offers a primer. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - May 13, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: news
Skin Resurfacing Options That Smooth Facial Wrinkles
Something can be done to at least partially smooth out facial "lines of distinction," otherwise known as wrinkles. The April issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter provides an overview of skin resurfacing choices. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - April 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: news
Sex Generally Safe After Heart Attacks
After a heart attack, it's probably safe to resume sexual activity sooner than might be expected, according to the April issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - April 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: news
Some Pain Drugs Increase the Risk of Heart Attack
Some of the most common pain drugs used by older adults who experience discomfort in muscles and joints can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. The April issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers the risks of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - April 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: news
Skin Resurfacing Options That Smooth Facial Wrinkles
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Something can be done to at least partially smooth out facial "lines of distinction," otherwise known as wrinkles. The April issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter provides an overview of skin resurfacing choices. Milder therapies produce more modest results with minimal risk and discomfort. More dramatic therapies produce more pronounced and longer-lasting [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - April 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sex Generally Safe After Heart Attacks
ROCHESTER, Minn. — After a heart attack, it's probably safe to resume sexual activity sooner than might be expected, according to the April issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. Patients and their partners may worry that sexual activity can cause harm. Most often, sexual activity can be resumed in a matter of days, weeks or [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - April 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Some Pain Drugs Increase the Risk of Heart Attack
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Some of the most common pain drugs used by older adults who experience discomfort in muscles and joints can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. The April issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers the risks of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that include celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac (Voltaren), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - April 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Develops Incision-Free Surgery for Tennis Elbow
Mayo Clinic doctors recently developed a new approach to treat tennis elbow that may eliminate the need for surgery in some patients who don't respond to conservative therapies. The March issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers this new technique called fasciotomy and surgical tenotomy. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - March 19, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: news
