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Vol. 18, Issue 70 | August 31, 2017
 
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES  
 
After a flood, are food and medicines safe to use?
If your home — or that of your loved ones — was damaged by water during Hurricane Harvey, medications and food may be contaminated. Here's what you should know.
 
 
Integrative approaches to treating pain  
What used to be called complementary and alternative medicine is now often referred to as integrative medicine. Can it help ease your pain?
 
     
 
EXPERT ANSWERS
 
Tetanus shots: Is it risky to receive 'extra' boosters?
See whether it's safe to get tetanus shots close together — within a few years instead of the recommended 10 years.
Coping with anxiety: Can diet make a difference?
There aren't any diet changes that can cure anxiety, but watching what you eat may help. Give these suggestions a try.
 
PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ...
Slide show: Caring for your skin when you have psoriasis
Lung cancer
Hearing loss: Tests and diagnosis
Living-donor transplant: What you can expect
Video: Travel safety
 
 
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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Hearing loss limits communication with those around you, affecting your personal relationships along with your ability to fully participate in social activities. Our ear specialists at Mayo Clinic have compiled their research and expertise to put the latest information at your fingertips in this book — Mayo Clinic on Better Hearing and Balance. Learn more and improve your hearing and balance today!
 
 
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If you or a loved one is awaiting an organ transplant, you're not alone. Discover your support network on Mayo Clinic Connect, a welcoming online community. Take part in an ongoing discussion or ask a new question today.
 
 
HEALTHY RECIPES
 
Hummus
Island chiller
Grilled angel food cake
 
HEALTH TIP
 
What's the difference between juicing and blending?
Juicing extracts liquid from fresh fruits and vegetables. This liquid contains most of the vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients but very little of the fiber found in whole fruits and vegetables. Blending, on the other hand, purées the edible parts of fruits and vegetables. Thus, less fiber is lost. Blending also results in higher levels of phytonutrients than juicing does.
 
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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