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THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES

Whole grains: Hearty options for a healthy diet
How can you tweak snacks and meals so that you feel full and lower your risk for heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers? Swap in whole grains.


Thermometers: Understand the options
Prepare for cold and flu season by arming yourself with a thermometer. Before you buy one, know the pros and cons of the different types.

EXPERT ANSWERS

Melatonin side effects: What are the risks?

Melatonin supplements may be helpful in treating sleep disorders, but there could be side effects such as headaches and more.

Discolored semen: What does it mean?

Changes in semen color may be harmless or a sign of an underlying condition. Discover possible causes.

PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ...

	Senior health: How to prevent and detect malnutrition
	Thrombocytosis
	Rabies
	Fitness tips for menopause: Why exercise counts
	Sickle cell anemia

TRUSTED HEALTH TOOLS

Use our Symptom Checker to explore possible causes of your symptoms based upon Mayo Clinic's patient care experience.

Use these simple calculators and self-assessments for personalized health tips.

	Heart disease risk calculator
	Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid

MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Good news for men everywhere

The most frequently diagnosed cancer in American men is prostate cancer, and while the risks are serious, the condition is treatable. Full details of this important news can be yours in the Mayo Clinic Essential Guide to Prostate Health. Learn more.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Companion book to the Ken Burns documentary now available

Get an illustrated, in-depth look at the Ken Burns documentary, The Mayo Clinic: Faith - Hope - Science. Authored by David Blistein and Ken Burns, this book captures the history, innovation and touching stories behind the film. Learn more.

HEALTHY RECIPES

	Cod with lemon and capers
	Stuffed eggplant
	Ambrosia with coconut and toasted almonds

HEALTH TIP

5 ways to avoid secondhand smoke

Want to avoid secondhand smoke? Try these tips: 1. Don't allow smoking in your home. 2. Don't allow smoking in your vehicle. 3. Insist that smoking restrictions be enforced at work. 4. Choose smoke-free care facilities for children and aging loved ones. 5. Patronize businesses with no-smoking policies.

Need practical advice on diet and exercise? Want creative solutions for stress and other lifestyle issues? Discover even more healthy lifestyle topics at MayoClinic.org.

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