In this issue: Custom headache help, colon cleansing hype, cigar risks, tick troubles and more.

Find the best way to treat headaches. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic ranked #1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the nation Vol. 17, Issue 66 | August 11, 2016   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Headaches: Treatment depends on your diagnosis and symptoms To foil frequent headaches, first figure out what type you have. Reaching for pills to ease the pain isn't always the best approach.     Vaccines: Keep your child's shots on track   Along with new pencils and notebooks, your child may need certain shots before heading back to school. Are his or her vaccines up to date?           EXPERT ANSWERS   Cigar smoking: Safer than cigarette smoking? Cigars aren't that different from cigarettes. Both contain nicotine and cancer-causing chemicals. Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful? Colon cleansing is popular among some alternative medicine practitioners who claim it has health benefits. Get the facts.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Jellyfish stings Video: Alzheimer's 101 Vasovagal syncope Tick bites: First aid     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.   Calorie calculator Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: Stay cool: How to prevent heat-related illness Did you know that diet can play a role in dehydration? Learn how to stay safe this summer and fend off heat-related illnesses.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   A new perspective on Alzheimer's Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease is based on the patient care experience and research at Mayo Clinic. The book brings you the latest, most effective treatment approaches we know and is a must-read for every caregiver. Learn more.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Carne asada Pico de gallo Smoked Gouda poblano turkey burger Warm coleslaw with honey dressing   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Time for new walking shoes? If you walk regularly, your athletic shoes are bound to show signs of wear. And even if they still feel comfortable, they might not be providing enough support or shock absorption. Pay attention to the condition of your shoes. If the outsole is worn through, it's time for a new pair.   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     Help us find the answers Support Mayo Clinic; donate now. Your support changes lives.     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.