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Vol. 19, Issue 28 | April 5, 2018
 
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES  
 
Alcohol use: If you drink, keep it moderate
Moderate drinking offers possible benefits, but it's not risk-free. Here's a look at the connection between alcohol and your health.
 
 
Irritable bowel syndrome  
Is that cramping, abdominal pain or bloating simply indigestion, or could it be something more? April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month, so learn the signs of this condition and how to find relief.
 
     
 
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Sodium nitrate in meat: Heart disease risk factor?
Get the facts on sodium nitrate, a preservative in some meats that may harm your blood vessels and arteries.
Natural aphrodisiacs: Do they work?
Certain foods and supplements are sometimes claimed to affect libido. Find out what the research says.
Shingles vaccine: Can I transmit the vaccine virus to others?
Although the shingles vaccine uses a live virus, you won't be able to infect other people when you get immunized.
 
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Nasal polyps
Balance problems
Needle biopsy
Poor color vision
 
 
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Sleep is essential to your health and wellness. If you have trouble catching quality shut-eye, meet others coping with sleep conditions on Mayo Clinic Connect. Through this online community, you can ask questions, share tips and discover solutions. Visit Connect.MayoClinic.org today.
 
 
HEALTHY RECIPES
 
Italian chicken and vegetable packet
Berries marinated in balsamic vinegar
Best honey whole-wheat bread
 
HEALTH TIP
 
What's the difference between added sugars and total sugars?
"Added sugars" is being added to "total sugars" on the Nutrition Facts label. Added sugars are sugars that have been added to a food during processing. Sugars that occur naturally in foods are not considered added sugars. This label change is intended to make it easier to track the amount of sugar in your daily diet. Research has shown that it's difficult to meet your nutrient needs while staying under your calorie limit if more than 10 percent of your total daily calories come from added sugars.
 
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