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THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES

Sunburn: First aid
Did you know that you can get burned on cloudy days — not just when it's sunny out? The signs of sunburn appear a few hours after sun exposure. Follow these steps to find relief.


Food poisoning: Prevention
You've got charcoal for the grill, but at what temperature should you cook meat? And how do you defrost foods safely? Here's how to make your cookout a healthy one.

EXPERT ANSWERS

What is chikungunya fever, and should I be worried?

Get the facts about this mosquito-borne virus that causes fever and severe joint pain.

HPV infection: A cause of cancer in men?

While the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV) is linked to cervical cancer in women, men have different risks.

Weight loss: Better to cut calories or exercise more?

Understand how physical activity and limiting calories help you meet weight-loss goals.

PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ...

	Lifestyle strategies for pain management
	Delirium
	Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
	Video: Hamstring curl with resistance tubing

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.

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	Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid

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HEALTHY RECIPES

	Shrimp kebabs
	Vegetarian kebabs
	Fruit compote a la mode

HEALTH TIP

Butter vs. margarine: What's healthier?

Margarine usually beats butter when it comes to heart health. Margarine is made from vegetable oils, so it contains no cholesterol, and it generally has more polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat than butter does. But not all margarines are created equal, and some may even be worse than butter. In general, the more solid the margarine, the more trans fat it contains. Look for a spread with the fewest calories that tastes good to you, doesn't have trans fats and has the least amount of saturated fat.

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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