In this issue: Flu shot and stomach flu, asthma treatment, prolotherapy and more

The flu shot protects against influenza, which is different from the stomach flu (gastroenteritis).

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Flu shot Will it prevent the stomach flu? Flu shot Will it prevent the stomach flu? The flu shot protects against influenza, which is different from the stomach flu (gastroenteritis). Read more

Asthma treatment: Do complementary and alternative approaches work? Many people with asthma try complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments, ranging from herbs to yoga. Discover which asthma CAM treatments are most likely to work. Read more › Advertisement Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy | Opportunities | Ad Choices Diabetes diet: Should I avoid sweet fruits? It's a common myth that you shouldn't eat certain foods if you have diabetes. Read more › Prolotherapy: Solution to low back pain? Prolotherapy may help low back pain, but proof remains elusive. Read more ›

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Tension-type headaches: Self-care measures for relief Prostate cancer prevention: Ways to reduce your risk Conflicting mammogram results: What can I do?

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HEALTHY TIPS & RECIPES Too sick to exercise? The common cold doesn't have to keep you on the sidelines. Learn more about when it's OK to exercise if you don't feel well. Learn more Too sick to exercise? The common cold doesn't have to keep you on the sidelines. Learn more about when it's OK to exercise if you don't feel well. Learn more Trusted health tools Use these simple calculators and self-assessments for personalized health tips. BMI Calculator | Calorie Calculator Trusted health tools Use these simple calculators and self-assessments for personalized health tips. BMI Calculator | Calorie Calculator Symptom checker Use our Symptom Checker to explore possible causes of your symptoms based upon Mayo Clinic's patient care experience. Check symptoms Symptom checker Use our Symptom Checker to explore possible causes of your symptoms based upon Mayo Clinic's patient care experience. Check symptoms Southwestern chicken and pasta To reduce the amount of sodium in this recipe, replace commercial salsa with homemade. See recipe Tuna salad sandwiches For variety, add cucumber or tomato slices, raisins, chopped apples or fresh chives to each sandwich. See recipe

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