In this issue: Legionnaires' disease, autism and diet, menopause fitness tips, sugar swaps and more.

What should you know about Legionnaires' disease? Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic ranked #1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the nation Vol. 16, Issue 62 | August 6, 2015   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Legionnaires' disease A recent outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York may have you wondering if it could also happen near you. Learn more about this severe form of pneumonia.     Artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes   Trying to cut back on sugar? Take a closer look at the alternatives — as well as their possible health benefits and risks.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Free blood pressure machines: Are they accurate? There are better ways to get a reliable blood pressure reading than with the machines in drugstores and supermarkets. Ear stapling for weight loss: Does it work? Dropping unwanted pounds by having your ears stapled probably won't work and may pose serious risks.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Rosacea Fitness tips for menopause: Why fitness counts Bile duct cancer Slide show: How to trim thickened toenails     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.   Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid Calorie calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: Autism spectrum disorder and digestive symptoms Having digestive problems and being a picky eater are common for kids with autism spectrum disorders. Here are some tips on making sure they eat a healthy diet.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   New! Mayo Clinic A to Z Health Guide Here's your home reference for the most common conditions with advice from trusted medical experts! Learn more.     SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT   Free Bile Duct Cancer and Liver Transplant Webinar Join us on August 11 at noon CST for a live interactive webinar. Mayo Clinic experts will discuss hilar cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options, including liver transplantation. Participate in a question and answer session following the presentation. Register here.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Chinese-style asparagus Fresh spring rolls with shrimp Tossed greens with pasta, fruit and balsamic vinaigrette Lemon or lime glaze for chicken, fish or vegetables   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Don't grocery shop on an empty stomach If your stomach is growling, you may be tempted to put potato chips and chocolate chip cookies into your cart. Avoid unhealthy choices by eating before you shop. If you find yourself getting hungry while grocery shopping, drink some water or buy some nuts to munch on.   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, dr.samah.saied.ahmed@gmail.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.