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Christmas gift for thyroid patients
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- Written by Dennis Douda Dennis Douda
- Published: 26 December 2016 26 December 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - Some medical discoveries stand the test of time. The case of a dedicated Mayo Clinic chemist is a prime example. Feeling that he was on the verge of a breakthrough that could help countless people, Dr. Edward Kendall spent Christmas Eve 1914 locked away in his lab. What he accomplished by Christmas morning was a gift to millions of thyroid patients, one that is still improving lives a century later. Dennis Douda has this inspiring story.
Women's Wellness: What you need to know about stroke
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- Written by Dana Sparks Dana Sparks
- Published: 26 December 2016 26 December 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - Stroke is a medical emergency for everyone. Unfortunately, some women may experience a delay in care, because they don't recognize that their symptoms are being caused by a stroke. Mayo Clinic wants you to know the signs and symptoms of stroke. Prompt treatment can increase your chance of recovery.
Simple changes to cut the salt in your holiday dinner
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- Written by Jennifer K. Nelson, R.D., L.D. Jennifer K. Nelson, R.D., L.D.
- Published: 26 December 2016 26 December 2016
Yuma, Arizona - I recently read a piece by Thomas Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in JAMA entitled: "Sodium reduction - saving lives by putting choice into consumers' hands." In it, he lists grim statistics about the health problems caused by too much sodium:
Linking gut bacteria to Rheumatoid Arthritis
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- Written by Colette Rector Colette Rector
- Published: 26 December 2016 26 December 2016
Scottsdale, Arizona - The cause of rheumatoid arthritis, a systemic autoimmune disease, is unknown. But certain genes and environmental factors, such as smoking, are linked to the disease process. Now Mayo Clinic research suggests a new link: the composition of gut microbes.
Saving lives with the Heimlich Maneuver
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- Written by Dana Sparks Dana Sparks
- Published: 26 December 2016 26 December 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - The 96 year old inventor of the Heimlich maneuver, Dr. Henry Heimlich, died Sat., Dec. 17. Well-known for his determination to develop an emergency procedure that could save people from choking, his method became famous and was implemented around the world. Below you can learn more about the importance of abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver).
Better Nutrition and Active Play in Early Care and Education is Critical to Healthy Futures
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- Written by Suzette Harris Suzette Harris
- Published: 25 December 2016 25 December 2016
Dallas, Texas - For many young children, their first time down a slide or their first time trying new vegetables are in preschool or child care settings. Young children thrive, grow and begin to develop a lifetime of habits in these early years—that is why it is so important we reach kids in early care and education settings. Several states have made significant strides in ensuring all young children have the building blocks they need—nutritious foods and plenty of active play—for a healthy life. Recent research shows 31 states are seeing modest declines in childhood obesity rates among 2 to 4 year olds of low-income families, enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) from 2010 to 2014.
IRS Face-To-Face Help Now By Appointment
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 25 December 2016 25 December 2016
Washington, DC - As the tax filing season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that an appointment is required for in-person tax help at all IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TAC).