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The products may also contain FD&C #6, a synthetic food dye. No illnesses have been reported, according to the FDA. For people with severefood allergies, consuming these mislabeled snacks could trigger a life-threateninganaphylactic reaction. ErikaMitchell / Getty Images The recall was initiated out of caution, as no illnesses have been reported related to the products. Labels have been corrected and meet FDA allergen labeling standards. These chocolates contain undeclared food allergens that could cause a serious or deadly reaction....

Acute and Progressive Symptoms of Bile Duct Inflammation Cholangitisis a liver disease that involves inflammation of your bile ducts. These tubes carrybilefrom yourliverandgallbladderinto yoursmall intestine. Bile is a digestive liquid made by your liver that helps digest fats and fatty vitamins. As bile backs up, it harms your bile ducts, causingcirrhosis, or scars in your liver tissue. This permanently slows liver function. Cholangitis can occur as a chronic or acute problem....

There are two main types of cholecystectomy surgerya minimally-invasive laparascopic procedure and an open procedure. Learn more about this surgery. What Is the Gallbladder? jacoblund / Getty Images Thegallbladderis a pear-shaped, hollow organ located just under the liver on the right side of the abdomen. It serves as a reservoir to store and secrete bile into the small intestine. Purpose of Cholecystectomy There are several forms ofgallbladder diseasethat can be treated by cholecystectomy....

This article will review cholesteatomas' causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. It will also explore how this condition can be prevented and its generalprognosis(outcome). Jacob Wackerhausen / Getty Images What Is the Middle Ear? Jacob Wackerhausen / Getty Images What Causes a Cholesteatoma? The precise cause of a cholesteatoma is not fully known. Experts suspect thatacquired cholesteatomasmost commonly occur as a result of a blockedeustachian tube. Eustachian tubes link the middle ear to the sinuses....

But, according to statistics from the American Heart Association, Black people actually have bettercholesterol levelsthan whites. The reasons behind these disparities are elusive, but researchers are getting closer to finding the cause. By comparison, 47.9 percent and 49.7 percent of white men and women have high or borderline high levels. Verywell / Emily Roberts Both Black men and women had somewhat higher HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, known as the good cholesterol....

Cholestyramine is a cholesterol-lowering drug that belongs to thebile acid resin classof medications, also called bile acid sequestrants. Cholestyramine has also been shown to slow the progression of the development of atherosclerosis in a couple of studies. However, it has not been shown to prevent death or disability due to cardiovascular disease. PeopleImages / Getty Images How Does Cholestyramine Work? When cholestyramine binds to bile acids, they become depleted and will not be reabsorbed....

Choline is found in numerous foods, including meat and eggs, whole grains, and broccoli. It can also be found as a nutritional supplement. Pregnant people should consult a healthcare provider before starting choline to ensure they take the right amount. Verywell / Getty Images That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. Verywell / Getty Images What Is a Choline Supplement? A choline supplement is a dietary supplement that contains choline....

Chondromalaciasurgery is usually an arthroscopic procedure performed by an orthopedic surgeon as an outpatient surgical procedure. The goal of the surgery is to help remove or fix damaged tissue and cartilage surrounding the knee. Morsa Images / DigitalVision / Getty Images What Is Chondromalacia Surgery? Morsa Images / DigitalVision / Getty Images Skilled orthopedic surgeons perform chondromalacia surgery to remove damaged cartilage. The goal of the surgery is to help remove or fix damaged tissue and cartilage surrounding the knee....

Knees Runners and individuals with extra body weight are prone to wear and tear of the knees. If this cartilage starts to wear away, friction between the bones leads to bone spurs. Chondrosis in the hip joint can make it difficult to walk, causing stiffness and pain. Luis Alvarez / DigitalVision / Getty Images In between each vertebra of the spine, cartilage padding protects the bones from pressing against each other....

There are also financial, emotional, social, and practical issues to consider. Single vs. Of these women, there was no significant difference in survival. Who Opts for a Double Mastectomy? FatCamera / Getty Images Other factors associated with choosing a double mastectomy included more education and being Caucasian. Double mastectomies have increased in men as well. With hereditary breast cancer, the benefits of a double mastectomy likely outweigh the risks. There are currently tests to screen forBRCA mutationsandnon-BRCA gene mutations that raise breast cancer risk....

In terms of specific nutrition guidance, the general dietary wisdom is often to go for lower-fat dairy. Dairy and Prediabetes: Is There a Link? To determine whether dairy intake is linked toprediabetes risk, researchers evaluated the dairy intake of over 74,000 participants. d3sign / Getty Images After about four years of follow-up, they found that 3.7% of the participants had developed prediabetes. The results ofTheAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutritiondont necessarily mean that one bang out of dairy causes prediabetes versus another....

Compression sockscome in a variety of fabrics, styles, and compression levels. While they’re generally considered safe, they may cause chafing and itching if they do not fit well. nito100 / Getty Images Types of Compression Socks Compression socksoffer varying compression levels. nito100 / Getty Images They also come in different fabrics and lengths. This prolonged sitting can affect blood flow throughout the body, raising therisk of blood clots. Wearing compression socks while flying improves circulation, which helps lower the risk of blood clots....

Pros and Cons of Cool Mist vs. It may also relieve dry skin. However, not all humidifiers are the same. Hero Images / Getty Images Cool mist humidifiers include ultrasonic, impeller, and evaporative devices that use different technology to emit moisture. Warm mist humidifiers turn water into hot steam that is then released into the air. What Is a Humidifier? Cool misthumidifiersand warm mist humidifiers both add moisture to the air....