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THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES

3D mammogram
Pink ribbons abound, which means it's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you're due for a mammogram, should you opt for this imaging test that creates a three-dimensional picture of the breast?


Vitamin D deficiency: Can it cause high blood pressure?
Vitamin D has long been known to improve bone health, but could it also play a role in heart health?

EXPERT ANSWERS

Granuloma: What does it mean?

Read more about this small, usually harmless area of inflammation that often shows up by chance on X-rays.

Swallowing gum: Is it harmful?

Your body can't digest chewing gum, so what happens when you swallow it? Find out if there are any risks.

Acute sinusitis: Do over-the-counter treatments help?

Some drugstore remedies may ease facial pain and sinus congestion due to acute sinusitis. Here's what you should know.

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Uncontrolled seizures? You're not alone

If you are someone you know is living with uncontrolled seizures, connect with other patients with epilepsy. Join a conversation on Mayo Clinic Connect today!

HEALTHY RECIPES

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	Rotelle pasta with sun-dried tomato and black olive sauce
	Baked macaroni with red sauce

HEALTH TIP

5 ways to avoid secondhand smoke

Want to avoid secondhand smoke? Try these tips:

1. Don't allow smoking in your home.

2. Don't allow smoking in your vehicle.

3. Insist that smoking restrictions be enforced at work.

4. Choose smoke-free care facilities for children and aging loved ones.

5. Patronize businesses with no-smoking policies.

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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