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Monday, June 13, 2016

In this issue: Belly fat in men, poison ivy photos, bad breath treatments, sodium in foods and more.

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Vol. 17, Issue 49 \| June 13, 2016


THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES

Belly fat in men: Why weight loss matters
For men, regardless of overall weight, having a large amount of belly fat increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes and more.


Living wills and advance directives for medical decisions
Living wills and other advance directives tell your doctors and caregivers the medical care you want if you can't speak for yourself.

EXPERT ANSWERS

Lupus: Can it cause hair loss?

Losing your hair is common when you have lupus. Although it's distressing, the problem is usually temporary.

Pap test: Can it detect ovarian cancer?

While a Pap test can detect cervical cancer, the screening isn't used to check for ovarian cancer.

PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ...

	Slide show: Poison ivy and other summer skin irritants
	Bad breath
	Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
	Diabetes symptoms: When diabetes symptoms are a concern

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.

	BMI calculator
	Heart disease risk calculator

NOW BLOGGING

Nutrition-wise: FDA takes aim at sodium in packaged and prepared foods

About 75 percent of the sodium in Americans' diets comes from packaged foods and dishes served at restaurants. See what steps the FDA is taking.

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Controlling Your Diabetes

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HEALTHY RECIPES

	Crispy potato skins
	Roasted red snapper
	Apple lettuce salad
	Whole-grain banana bread

HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK

Rx check: Do you know what you're taking?

When your doctor prescribes a medication, make sure you know the basics. Ask your doctor or pharmacist: 1. What are the brand and generic names of the medication? 2. Why do I need the medication? 3. How soon can I expect results? 4. When should I take the medication and for how long? 5. What are the side effects? 6. Does it interact with other medications or with foods?

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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