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Vol. 20, Issue 67 | August 19, 2019
 
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES  
 
Pancreatic cancer
When you hear that a beloved singer had pancreatic cancer, you may have questions about the disease. Discover the signs, which include diabetes and upper abdomen pain.
 
 
Contact lenses: What to know before you buy  
Are you tired of wearing glasses? As part of Contact Lens Health Week, learn the pros and cons of different lenses and how to keep your eyes healthy.
 
     
 
EXPERT ANSWERS
 
Celiac disease: Can gluten be absorbed through the skin?
If you have celiac disease, is it safe to use skin-care products and cosmetics that contain gluten? Find out now.
Botox party: Is it safe?
Someone's home may seem like a relaxed setting to get Botox injections. See why a doctor's office is a better place.
Coffee calories: Sabotaging your weight loss?
Plain coffee has only a few calories, but the numbers rise when you start adding tasty extras.
 
PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ...
Typhoid fever
Transient global amnesia
Video: Early stage and advanced melanoma
Liver transplant
 
 
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Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies
What do you do when fighting the flu, a fever, headaches or allergies? What about burns, blisters or bruises? We've got you covered with this comprehensive guide. This newly-updated guide offers simple steps to treat or relieve symptoms of more than 100 common health problems right from home. Find out how.
 
 
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Get connected to transplant patients and caregivers
There are 110,000 people awaiting an organ transplant in the United States. If you or someone close to you is on the list and feeling alone, members of Mayo Clinic Connect extend a warm invitation to join the transplant discussion group and talk with people who are facing similar situations. Get connected today!
 
 
HEALTHY RECIPES
 
Easy pizza for two
Easy nacho skillet dinner
Southwestern frittata
 
HEALTH TIP
 
What sell-by dates really mean
Did you know that dates on food packages are typically intended to ensure quality, not safety? The use-by and the sell-by dates tell grocery stores how long to display products for sale. These dates don't indicate how long a food is safe to eat. Rather than relying on these dates, make it a habit to use or freeze perishable food within a few days of purchase.
 
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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