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VOL.7, ISSUE 52

December 26, 2006

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Many people must wait years for a lifesaving liver transplant. Learn why some people must go down this difficult path in life. If you're caring for someone with Alzheimer's, you've probably been on the verge of burnout more than once over this important but stressful situation. A support network can help you take care of yourself, too. Also this week, see if dried fruit makes a good substitute for fresh fruit and find out all you ever wanted to know about sweat and body odor.

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Seasonal affective disorder: Treatment with light therapy

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Postpartum depression

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Antidepressants: Get tips to cope with side effects

Antidepressant medications can cause a variety of side effects that affect your quality of life. Check out these coping tips.

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Liver transplant: Treating end-stage liver disease

Learn about liver transplants, from registering for a new liver to post-surgical treatment.

Pregnancy: When you have high blood pressure

When you have high blood pressure, pregnancy requires special care. Here's what you need to know to take care of yourself — and your baby.

Alzheimer's caregiving: Maintain your support network

Alzheimer's caregiving can be too big a job for one person. Friends and family can help share the burden. Here's how to ask for help.

Strength training: Get stronger, leaner and healthier

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Sexuality and chronic pain

You and your partner can have a satisfying sexual relationship in spite of your chronic pain.

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Healthy Recipes: Party Favorites

Fresh fruit kebabs with lemon lime dip

Chipotle spiced shrimp

Sweet and spicy snack mix

Crispy potato skins

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Ask A Specialist

Mayo Clinic specialists answer questions from readers

Coconut oil: A cure for thyroid disease?

Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in the brain

Blighted ovum: What are the causes?

Chilblains: What causes it?

Dried fruits: As good for you as fresh fruit?

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Drugs Supplements Update

Information about drugs, herbs, vitamins and supplements

Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)

TCAs — Learn how this type of antidepressant works and about its side effects.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

SSRIs — Learn how this popular type of antidepressant works and about its side effects.

Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)

SNRIs — Learn how this type of antidepressant works and about its side effects.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

MAOIs — Learn how this popular type of antidepressant works and about its side effects.

Health Digest

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

Sweating and body odor

Hemorrhoids

Restless legs syndrome

Legionnaires' disease

Male hypogonadism

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