In this issue: Heartburn vs. heart attack, negative-calorie foods, easier cancer testing and more.

See how having friends can help your health. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic named America's #1 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report Vol. 16, Issue 24 | March 23, 2015   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health Good friends are good for your health. Besides preventing loneliness, learn the other benefits of friendship.     Heartburn or heart attack: When to worry   If your chest burns after eating a big meal, it's probably heartburn. But there's a chance it might be a heart attack. Knowing the difference could save your life.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Cold or allergy: Which is it? Do you get a "cold" each spring? It could be allergies. Learn how to recognize the symptoms. Negative-calorie foods: Diet gimmick or weight-loss aid? There's a theory that you can lose weight by eating lots of negative-calorie foods. Here's the reality.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Steaming recipes Chronic daily headaches Tuberculosis Standing workstation: What you need to know     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.   BMI calculator Heart disease risk calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Living with cancer: New stool DNA test screens for colorectal cancer The new Cologuard test may offer an easier, more cost-effective way to check for colorectal cancer, which is highly preventable.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   How to protect and preserve your vision Good vision is vital for daily activities and a good quality of life. That's why doctors and medical editors at Mayo Clinic have developed this second edition of Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision. Discover recent advances in eye health to help you improve, protect and preserve your vision. Learn more.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Tuna pasta salad Broiled grouper with teriyaki sauce Roasted salmon with maple glaze Halibut with tomato basil salsa   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Quit smoking: Try stop-smoking products Don't be afraid to use stop-smoking products to help you quit. Stop-smoking products are a legitimate way to handle withdrawal symptoms and tobacco cravings. Some types of nicotine replacement therapy, including patches, gum and lozenges, are available over-the-counter. Nicotine nasal spray and the nicotine inhaler are available by prescription. Prescription medications might be an option, too. Bupropion (Zyban) can help control nicotine cravings. Varenicline (Chantix) can reduce both the pleasurable effects of smoking and nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Talk to your health care provider about what stop-smoking products may be right for you.   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.   Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products and services. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy    |    Opportunities     Help us find the answers Support Mayo Clinic; donate now. Your support changes lives.     Connect with Mayo Clinic For more of our reliable health information and tools, visit us at MayoClinic.org. Or add us to your social network!   Like us on Facebook Follow on Twitter Follow on Pinterest   Watch on YouTube Patient Stories View More Newsletters       Thanks for joining our mailing list, sononui.cancer@blogger.com, for Mayo Clinic HOUSECALL.   REMOVE me from this list | Add me to this list | Customer service   © 2015 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.