In this issue: Organic food facts, ice craving causes, fish oil supplements for psoriasis and more

HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 19, Issue 29 | April 9, 2018   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Organic foods: Are they safer? More nutritious? There are more and more organic foods in the supermarket these days. Is choosing them worth it when it comes to nutrition, safety and price?     Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)   If vacation plans are in your future, stay safe before you even arrive. Sitting for long stretches in a car or plane raises your risk for blood clots. Help avoid them with these tips.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Craving and chewing ice: A sign of anemia? Iron deficiency or other nutritional problems may make you want to chew ice. Here's what you should know. Menopause hormone therapy: Follow-up appointments? Find out how often your doctor should check your hormone therapy regimen. Psoriasis treatment: Can fish oil supplements reduce symptoms? Learn whether taking fish oil supplements can help ease the inflammation, itching and scaling of psoriasis.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Cholesterol test Melatonin Autism spectrum disorder Tinnitus     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 Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Improve your hearing and balance Hearing loss limits communication with those around you, affecting your personal relationships along with your ability to fully participate in social activities. Our ear specialists at Mayo Clinic have compiled their research and expertise to put the latest information at your fingertips in this book — Mayo Clinic on Better Hearing and Balance. Learn more and improve your hearing and balance today!     HEALTHY RECIPES   Chicken salad with Thai flavors Pasta with spinach, garbanzos and raisins Pork medallions with herbes de Provence   HEALTH TIP   Is your diet hurting your heart? When you eat, your body converts any calories it doesn't need right away into triglycerides. The triglycerides are stored in your fat cells. If you regularly eat more calories than you burn, you may have high triglycerides. The higher your triglycerides, the higher your risk for heart disease. The solution? Healthier habits. Choose nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables. Scale back your portion sizes. Include physical activity in your daily routine.   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     Give to Mayo Clinic A gift to research at Mayo Clinic is a gift of life. Donate now.     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     © 2018 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.