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Vol. 20, Issue 28 | April 4, 2019
 
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES  
 
Alcohol use: If you drink, keep it moderate
Moderate drinking offers possible benefits, but it's not risk-free. Here's a look at the connection between alcohol and your health.
 
 
Irritable bowel syndrome  
Is that cramping, abdominal pain or bloating simply indigestion, or could it be something more? April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month, so learn the signs of this condition and how to find relief.
 
     
 
EXPERT ANSWERS
 
Sodium nitrate in meat: Heart disease risk factor?
Get the facts on sodium nitrate, a preservative in some meats that may harm your blood vessels and arteries.
Natural aphrodisiacs: Do they work?
Certain foods and supplements are sometimes claimed to affect libido. Find out what the research says.
Shingles vaccine: Can I transmit the vaccine virus to others?
Although the shingles vaccine uses a live virus, you won't be able to infect other people when you get immunized.
 
PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ...
Nasal polyps
Balance problems
Needle biopsy
Poor color vision
 
 
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.
 
Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid
BMI calculator
 
 
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Boost your chances for success and save money with the Mayo Clinic Diet book and journal combo. Learn how to eat right and stay fit for life with information from the experts at Mayo Clinic and record your progress with food lists, activity records and much more with a handy companion journal. Learn more.
 
 
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Give the gift of life. April is Donate Life Month.
April is Donate Life Month, a time to encourage organ donation and celebrate those who have saved lives through the gift of donation. There are more than 113,000 patients waiting for an organ transplant, and countless others in need of tissue, marrow, platelet and blood donations. Visit our transplant blog on Mayo Clinic Connect to learn more about the amazing impact you can make as an organ donor.
 
 
HEALTHY RECIPES
 
Southwestern vegan bowl
Sweet peppers stuffed with scalloped corn
Tandoori chicken wrap
 
HEALTH TIP
 
Shopping for shades?
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can damage your eyes, not just your skin. Choose sunglasses that block 99 to 100 percent of both UVA and UVB rays. Opt for wraparound sunglasses or close-fitting sunglasses with wide lenses that protect your eyes from every angle. Keep in mind that the color and degree of darkness sunglasses provide have nothing to do with the sunglasses' ability to block UV rays.
 
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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