Nutrition basics
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Juicing is no substitute for whole foods
Juicing fresh fruits and vegetables produces a liquid that contains most of the vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients found in the whole fruit or vegetable. However, healthy fiber is lost during most juicing. So be sure your diet also includes a variety of whole fruits and vegetables.
Slide show: Guide to a high-fiber diet
Interested in eating a high-fiber diet? See how easy it is to boost the fiber in your meals and snacks.
Slide show: 10 great health foods
Add these health foods to the menu and give your diet a healthy boost.
Chart of high-fiber foods
Looking to eat more fiber every day? Here are some common foods that can help.
Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits
Drinking alcohol in any amount is a health risk that increases with each drink you have. The risk peaks with heavy drinking, including binge drinking, which carries serious health risks.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Meningitis 101 for college students
College life can increase the risk of bacterial meningitis, a potentially serious infection – but a vaccine can offer protection.
Post-vasectomy pain syndrome
Learn about post-vasectomy pain syndrome (PVPS) — How it happens after a vasectomy, tests to diagnose it and treatment options.
Prostate cancer prevention: Ways to reduce your risk
Choose a healthy diet and add exercise to your daily routine in order to reduce your risk of prostate cancer. Learn more about prostate cancer prevention.
Vasectomy
Find out more about this procedure that provides nearly 100 percent effective male birth control by cutting the supply of sperm to semen.
Penile implants
Explore your choices and learn what to expect from penile implant surgery.
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