In this issue: Alternative medicine red flags, adult bed-wetting causes, low-sodium recipes and more

HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 18, Issue 82 | October 12, 2017   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     How osteoporosis is diagnosed A bone density test can help your doctor predict your future bone health. Get the facts about various scanner machines and which parts of the body they focus on.     Complementary and alternative medicine: Evaluate claims   If you're considering an herbal remedy, acupuncture or another alternative treatment, do your homework first. Here's what to look for and how to weed out misinformation.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Caffeine: Is it dehydrating or not? Caffeinated drinks usually won't dehydrate you, but there's a better beverage choice. Find out what it is. Hodgkin vs. non-Hodgkin lymphoma: What's the difference? Learn how doctors determine types of lymphomas by examining cancer cells. Adult bed-wetting: A concern? Soggy sheets and pajamas? Wetting the bed is common in children, but not grown-ups. Discover possible causes.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Molecular breast imaging Liver transplant Hormone replacement therapy and your heart Low-sodium recipes     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.   Heart disease risk calculator Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Your body. Your future. Mayo Clinic: The Menopause Solution provides the latest clinically proven information and a reference tool for women seeking answers to questions about what happens before, during and after menopause. Learn more.     SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT   Living liver donation Did you know you that can donate part of your liver to someone in need, and your liver will grow back to its full size in a matter of weeks? October is National Liver Awareness month, and Mayo Clinic is raising awareness of living liver donation for the nearly 15,000 people waiting for a liver transplant. Explore and share our living donor toolkit.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Crispy potato skins Chicken brats Apple lettuce salad   HEALTH TIP   Quit smoking: Put it on paper Consider what you don't like about smoking and why you want to quit. Do you want to feel better? Are you worried about health consequences, such as lung cancer and heart disease? Are you looking to set a good example for your kids? Do you want to rid yourself of that lingering smoke smell on your hair, skin and clothes? Write it all down and carry the list with you. Each time you go to pick up a cigarette or other tobacco product, read your list and remind yourself why you want to quit.   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 Discover your Network   Watch on YouTube Patient Stories View More Newsletters     © 2017 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.