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Vol. 19, Issue 49 | June 18, 2018
 
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES  
 
The truth behind the most popular diet trends of the moment
With so many competing diets out there, it can be tough to find a healthy plan that works for you. Check out the evidence behind four popular eating styles to uncover the real deal.
 
 
Epilepsy  
Mayo Clinic experts have used deep brain stimulation for hard-to-treat epilepsy for a decade. The Food and Drug Administration only recently approved the procedure, so we've been ahead of the curve for years. Find out more.
 
     
 
EXPERT ANSWERS
 
What's the best way to manage scalp psoriasis?
Scratching your head might seem like the quickest way to ease the itching of scalp psoriasis, but it can make the condition worse.
Lupus: How does it affect the kidneys?
It can be hard to predict what type of kidney problems the autoimmune disease lupus may cause.
 
PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ...
Heartburn or heart attack: When to worry
Breast cancer
Sickle cell anemia
Electrical burns: First aid
Video: Triathlete transplant
 
 
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.
 
Obesity
Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid
 
 
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Get reliable help for today's most common digestive problems
Did you know that 1 in 3 Americans regularly experiences some type of digestive difficulty — such as heartburn, gas, stomach acid or constipation — or a serious digestive disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis? Without a doubt, digestive problems are a day-to-day concern. Fortunately, Mayo Clinic can provide answers with Mayo Clinic on Digestive Health. Learn more.
 
 
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Top transplant hacks: Patients share their best tips and tricks
Transplant recipients are given an amazing gift — a second chance at life. Staying healthy and strong is key to minimizing the risk for complications post-transplant. In this blog post, members of the Mayo Clinic transplant discussion group share their top hacks — from managing meds to flying on an airplane — for making life easier after a transplant. If you or someone close to you is a transplant recipient, you don't want to miss this post.
 
 
HEALTHY RECIPES
 
Grilled portobello mushroom burgers
Grilled chicken salad with buttermilk dressing
Grilled angel food cake
 
HEALTH TIP
 
Don't believe shaving myths
Contrary to popular belief, shaving hair doesn't make it grow back thicker. And shaving doesn't affect how dark your hair is or how fast it grows. Shaving facial or body hair gives the hair a blunt tip that can feel coarse as the hair grows out. During this phase, the hair might appear darker or thicker, but it's not.
 
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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