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VOL. 7, ISSUE 45

November 7, 2006

Dear Subscriber,

Strep throat is one of those illnesses that seems like an unavoidable part of childhood. But as our new Health Alert explains, removing a child's tonsils may prevent strep from occurring over and over. Talk to your child's doctor if this is an issue in your family. Also, with the holiday season looming, get practical tips to fit fitness into your schedule. Plus, learn about controlling cancer pain, home pregnancy tests, stress fractures, shingles and much more.

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Infectious Disease

International travel: Staying healthy far from home

Expect the best but prepare for the worst: Useful tips for staying healthy when you're traveling abroad.

Hand washing: A simple way to prevent infection

Hand washing is a simple habit that can help keep you healthy. Find out why hand washing is so important, especially this time of year.

Antibiotics: Too much of a good thing

Antibiotics are the first line of defense against many infections. But can using them cause more harm than good?

For more information about these topics, visit the Infectious Disease Center.

Books Newsletters

The Perfect Holiday Gift. The Mayo Clinic Family Health Book makes an excellent holiday gift. It's a resource that will be used year round, reminding your friends and loved ones how much you care for them. Order your copy today to ensure delivery in time for the holidays!

Health Alert

Strep throat: For kids, risk increases with intact tonsils

Removing a child's tonsils reduces the risk of recurrent strep throat infections, researchers report.

Highlights

Fitting in fitness: Finding time for physical activity

Finding time for fitness can be tough. Start by making it convenient.

Cancer pain: Relief is possible

A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses treatment for cancer pain.

Shoulder surgery for shoulder arthritis: Explore your options

If you're fed up with persistent shoulder pain despite exercises and medication, you might consider shoulder surgery. Here's a look at your options.

Home pregnancy tests: Can you trust the results?

Could you be pregnant? Here are the answers to common questions about home pregnancy tests.

Feeding your newborn: Remember the basics

Are you baffled by your newborn's feeding style and schedule? Here's what, when and how to feed your baby.

Featured Tools

Video: How the flu shot works

Find out how the flu vaccine is made and how it works.

Symptom Checker

Use this Symptom Checker to pinpoint possible causes of your symptoms.

Books Newsletters

A quarter of a million women read Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource each month to protect and enhance their health. Shouldn't you? Try a complimentary issue on us and you'll also receive two bonus special reports on weight control and arthritis. Order now!

Healthy Recipes

Recipe: Pita wedges with green olive tapenade

Crisp whole-grain pita wedges topped with green olives and herbs make an excellent appetizer or snack.

For more recipes, visit our Healthy Recipes Center.

Ask A Specialist

Mayo Clinic specialists answer questions from readers

Multiple sclerosis treatment: Is combination therapy effective?

FluMist: Safe if you're breast-feeding?

Essential thrombocythemia: When is drug therapy necessary?

Inflammatory breast cancer: Why is treatment so difficult?

Bladder infections: Can men get them too?

Submit your own question to our specialists.

Health Digest

A wrap-up of this week's other new and updated information

Stress fractures

Chronic myelogenous leukemia

Body dysmorphic disorder

Shingles

Esophageal varices

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