In this issue: Superbugs, tips for better sleep, MSG in food, strength training videos and more.

Find easy ways to get a better night's rest. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic named America's #1 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report Vol. 16, Issue 25 | March 26, 2015   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Prophylactic oophorectomy: Preventing cancer by surgically removing your ovaries Angelina Jolie Pitt recently had surgery to prevent ovarian cancer. Get the facts about this procedure and weigh the pros and cons.     Help yourself to better sleep with these tips   Eager to catch more z's? See what to avoid during the day and how to prepare for bedtime.           EXPERT ANSWERS   What are superbugs and how can I protect myself from infection? Superbugs are strains of bacteria that are resistant to a lot of antibiotics used today. Monosodium glutamate (MSG): Is it harmful? A small percentage of people may have short-term reactions to MSG in food. The symptoms are usually mild.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Whiplash Blood pressure chart: What your reading means Pulmonary embolism Strength training: How-to video collection     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.   Calorie calculator Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid     NOW BLOGGING   Stress: Focus not on the problem but on your reaction While you can't prevent or even predict the challenges and setbacks you'll encounter, you can control how you react.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   A new perspective on Alzheimer's Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease is based on the patient care experience and research at Mayo Clinic. The book brings you the latest, most effective treatment approaches we know and is a must-read for every caregiver. Learn more.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Tofu triangles with peanut sauce Creamy polenta with roasted red pepper coulis Fresh fruit smoothies Whole-grain banana bread   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     Give to Mayo Clinic A gift to research at Mayo Clinic is a gift of life. Donate now.     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.