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VOL. 7, ISSUE 50

December 12, 2006

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E. coli is in the news as another outbreak spreads. Learn safe food tips that can help reduce your risk. Meanwhile, New York City has taken steps to ban trans fat from restaurants. You'll want to avoid trans fat, a cholesterol double whammy, in your own cooking as well. Also, our experts explain how to achieve a fullfilling sexual relationship and answer questions about diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. Plus, watch a video on how antidepressants work and learn how much sleep is enough.

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E. coli: Dangers of eating raw or undercooked foods

E. coli infection can be encountered while eating at home or when dining out. Learn safe food tips that can help reduce your risk.

Trans fat: Avoid this cholesterol double whammy

Now banned in New York City restaurants, this fat raises your "bad" (LDL) cholesterol and lowers your "good" (HDL) cholesterol.

Flu shot: Your best shot for avoiding influenza

The flu shot: Learn when, why and how to get it.

Sexual health: How to achieve a fulfilling sexual relationship

A fulfilling sexual relationship isn't dependent on frequency or specific sexual behaviors. A Mayo Clinic psychologist explains.

Diagnosing Alzheimer's: An interview with a Mayo Clinic specialist

How is Alzheimer's diagnosed? What's the point if there's no cure? A Mayo Clinic specialist answers these questions, and more, in this interview.

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Video: Antidepressants — How they help relieve depression

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Green beans with red pepper and garlic

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Mayo Clinic specialists answer questions from readers

Sleep and health: How many hours of sleep are enough?

HPV infection: How is it treated?

Autism treatment: Can chelation therapy help?

Stress and hair loss: Are they related?

End-stage hepatitis C: What to expect

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Health Digest

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Multiple sclerosis

Schizoid personality disorder

Anger management: How angry are you?

Antidepressants: Selecting one that's right for you

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This is great info Ron. Thanks for sharing!Blessings,Beckyanewronald@... wrote: Just something extra. Ron Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 13:03:44 -0600 (CST)To: housecall@...Subject: Mayo Clinic Housecall: E. coli, trans fat, flu shot, Alzheimer's, antidepressantsFrom: newsletters@... Reliable Health Information from www.mayoclinic.com Click here if you can't view this properly Search MayoClinic.com VOL. 7, ISSUE 50 December 12, 2006 Dear Subscriber, E. coli is in the news as another outbreak spreads. Learn safe food tips that can help reduce your risk. Meanwhile, New York City has taken steps to ban trans fat from restaurants. You'll want to avoid trans fat, a cholesterol double whammy, in your own cooking as well. Also, our experts explain how to achieve a fullfilling sexual relationship and answer questions about diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. Plus,

watch a video on how antidepressants work and learn how much sleep is enough. Thanks for subscribing. Sincerely, The staff at MayoClinic.com FEATURED CENTER Skin Psoriasis Though psoriasis can be uncomfortable and sometimes painful, you can take steps to improve your symptoms. Slide show: Types of dermatitis Here's a look at common types of dermatitis, their causes and when you might need to see your doctor. Dry skin Extreme temperatures — hot or cold — can take a toll on your skin. Here's how to pamper and protect your dry skin. For more information about these topics, visit the Skin Center. Highlights

E. coli: Dangers of eating raw or undercooked foods E. coli infection can be encountered while eating at home or when dining out. Learn safe food tips that can help reduce your risk. Trans fat: Avoid this cholesterol double whammy Now banned in New York City restaurants, this fat raises your "bad" (LDL) cholesterol and lowers your "good" (HDL) cholesterol. Flu shot: Your best shot for avoiding influenza The flu shot: Learn when, why and how to get it. Sexual health: How to achieve a fulfilling sexual

relationship A fulfilling sexual relationship isn't dependent on frequency or specific sexual behaviors. A Mayo Clinic psychologist explains. Diagnosing Alzheimer's: An interview with a Mayo Clinic specialist How is Alzheimer's diagnosed? What's the point if there's no cure? A Mayo Clinic specialist answers these questions, and more, in this interview. Featured Tools Video: Antidepressants — How they help relieve depression Depression can result from impaired communication between brain cells. Watch this video to see how certain types of antidepressant medications work to help relieve depression. Symptom Checker Use this Symptom Checker to pinpoint possible causes of your symptoms. Books & Newsletters Join more than 600,000 people who read Mayo Clinic Health Letter each month. Try a complimentary issue and we'll also send you two special reports on arthritis and weight control. Be proactive about your health. Act now. We guarantee your satisfaction! Healthy Recipes Green beans with red

pepper and garlic With only 50 calories and 2 grams of fat per serving, this colorful side-dish is a healthy addition to any holiday meal. For more recipes, visit our Healthy Recipes Center. Ask A Specialist Mayo Clinic specialists answer questions from readers Sleep and health: How many hours of sleep are enough? HPV infection: How is it treated? Autism treatment: Can chelation therapy help? Stress and hair loss: Are they related? End-stage hepatitis C: What to expect Submit your own question to our specialists. Health Digest A wrap-up of this week's other new and updated information Stickler syndrome Multiple sclerosis Schizoid personality disorder Anger management: How angry are you? Antidepressants: Selecting one that's right for you For more of our reliable health information and tools, visit us at MayoClinic.com. Get updates via RSS. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE. For questions or comments,

please contact Customer Service. Visit the Housecall subscription services page to SUBSCRIBE, UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your e-mail address. Visit the Housecall archive to read past issues. Please feel free to forward this newsletter to a friend. Copyright 2006 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. Advertising and sponsorship policy

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