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Vol. 20, Issue 62 | August 1, 2019
 
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES  
 
Vaccines: Keep your child's shots on track
Along with new pencils and notebooks, your children or grandchildren may need certain shots before heading back to school. Are their vaccines up to date?
 
 
Ebola transmission: Can Ebola spread through the air?  
Ebola is no laughing matter and it's highly contagious. Ebola is spread through bodily fluids, but can it also be spread through the air? Find out here.
 
     
 
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Vegetarian diet: Will it help me lose weight?
Vegetarians are generally leaner than nonvegetarians. But smart choices are what really leads to weight loss.
Hepatitis C: What happens in end-stage liver disease?
Learn which conditions can develop when the liver has been severely damaged by the hepatitis C virus.
 
PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ...
Prediabetes
Slide show: Sun damage
Video: Healthy heart numbers
Ingrown toenails
Sprain: First aid
 
 
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With our quick start plan, The Mayo Clinic Diet is designed to help you lose 6 to 10 pounds in as little as two weeks. Then, it helps you continue to lose a pound or two each week as you follow the program until you reach your target weight, and maintain that weight for life. With step-by-step guidance from Mayo Clinic experts, you'll learn to break unhealthy habits and discover a healthier, happier you! Learn more.
 
 
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Connect with others about spine health
Do you have a spine condition or interested in spinal health? Ask a question or join an existing conversation with Mayo Clinic Connect's community of individuals with similar experiences.
 
 
HEALTHY RECIPES
 
Avocado salad with ginger-miso dressing
Bean salad with balsamic vinaigrette
Yellow pear and cherry tomato salad
 
HEALTH TIP
 
Want to avoid cold sores? Use sunblock
No one likes cold sores. These tingling, red lip blisters are tough to hide, and sometimes they're slow to heal. You can help prevent them by applying sunblock on your lips and face year-round. Avoid kissing anyone who has a cold sore, and don't share utensils, lip balm, towels or other personal items.
 
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.
 
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