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VOL. 7, ISSUE 49

December 5, 2006

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Gene therapy is an active area of cancer research, with hundreds of clinical trials in progress. Learn more about this evolving field, including how gene therapy may treat cancer and where it stands today. Also this week, learn how carbohydrate loading can give a boost to your endurance event, see why unscheduled playtime is important for kids, and read why you may not want to dab your dry nose with petroleum jelly. Plus, our entertainment menu featuring an elegant rack of lamb can help you cook up an enjoyable evening for your guests.

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Gene therapy: Cancer research topic proves challenging, but promising

Hundreds of clinical trials exploring gene therapy for cancer are being conducted. Is this the future of cancer treatment?

Cancer treatment: Get involved in your cancer treatment decisions

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Carbohydrate loading: Can your diet boost your athletic performance?

Carbohydrate loading can give you an extra edge during an endurance event. Here's how it works.

Are your kids overscheduled? Make playtime a priority

How much time do your kids spend being kids? A Mayo Clinic pediatrics specialist explains how playtime affects a child's development.

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Healthy Recipes: Entertaining Evening

Fresh tomato soup with crispy herb toasts

Roasted rack of lamb with parsley crust

Sugar snap peas with fresh marjoram

Orange slices with citrus syrup

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Ask A Specialist

Mayo Clinic specialists answer questions from readers

Poinsettia plants: Are they poisonous?

Petroleum jelly: Safe for a dry nose?

Croup treatment: Does high humidity relieve symptoms?

Rheumatoid arthritis: Can it affect the eyes?

Menopause and high blood pressure: What's the connection?

Submit your own question to our specialists.

Health Digest

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

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