In this issue: E-cigarette risks, walking pole workouts, diet decisions, sun allergy signs and more.

Is using e-cigarettes a safe way to smoke? Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic ranked #1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the nation Vol. 17, Issue 57 | July 11, 2016   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Electronic cigarettes: Not a safe way to light up Are electronic cigarettes, often called e-cigarettes, safe? Manufacturers say yes, but experts warn of health risks. Here's what to know about e-cigs.     Weight loss: Choosing a diet that's right for you   Dropping those extra pounds is your goal, but which diet will help you reach it? Get the skinny on how to rate weight-loss plans.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Walking poles: Good for brisk walking? Find out how using walking poles can turn your daily stroll into a full-body workout. Breast implants and cancer: Any connection? There may be a link between breast implants and a very rare cancer of the immune system. Learn what researchers have found.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Epiglottitis Video: A very happy brain C. difficile infection Sun allergy     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   Going the distance: Find your rhythm When you become distracted and overwhelmed, you're sure to make mistakes. Here's a good reminder to slow down and focus on the task at hand.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Discover 4 simple steps to live a resilient, joy-filled life! The Mayo Clinic Handbook for Happiness is a great companion to The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living. Anchored in science and accessible to everyone, this book focuses on building resilience to stress and difficulty through a simple 4-step plan. Learn more.     SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT   Discover Mayo Clinic Connect Check out the new Mayo Clinic Connect! This welcoming online community is a great place to meet people who share your questions, health challenges and wellness goals. You'll find people talking about everything from healthy eating tips to managing chronic conditions. Sign up, take a look around, and join the groups and discussions relevant to you. Visit Connect today!     HEALTHY RECIPES   Blackened sole - New! Caramelized onion chicken pizza - New! Turkey pesto melt - New! Vegetable lasagna roll-ups - New!   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Banish back pain Back pain is a common complaint. In most cases, you can take steps to prevent back pain. Try these: 1. Exercise regularly. 2. Practice good posture. 3. Use proper lifting techniques. 4. Sit in chairs that support your lower back. 5. Maintain a healthy weight.   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.   Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not for profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy    |    Opportunities     Did you know? Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical institution dedicated to patient care, education and medical research. Proceeds from advertising and the sale of Mayo Clinic books and newsletters support Mayo Clinic's mission. Share our passion for science and health. Please consider a gift to Mayo Clinic. Click here to donate.     Connect with Mayo Clinic For more of our reliable health information and tools, visit us at MayoClinic.org. Or add us to your social network!   Like us on Facebook Follow on Twitter Follow on Pinterest   Watch on YouTube Patient Stories View More Newsletters       Thanks for joining our mailing list, mantiskhiralla@gmail.com, for Mayo Clinic HOUSECALL.   REMOVE me from this list | Add me to this list | Customer service   © 2016 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.