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Key TakeawaysCoca-Cola issued a voluntary recall of over 13,000 cases of Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade after discovering they contained regular lemonade with high sugar content.The mislabeled products were distributed in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.No illnesses were reported, but mislabeled products can be risky, especially for people who need to avoid or limit sugar intake. Key Takeaways Coca-Cola issued a voluntary recall of over 13,000 cases of Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade after discovering they contained regular lemonade with high sugar content....

Key TakeawaysResearchers have identified a new COVID-19 syndrome related to an autoimmune disease.MIP-C was first identified in the United Kingdom, but researchers note cases globally.Researchers say identifying new syndromes and their symptoms helps raise awareness and aids in quicker treatment. Key Takeaways Researchers have identified a new COVID-19 syndrome related to an autoimmune disease.MIP-C was first identified in the United Kingdom, but researchers note cases globally.Researchers say identifying new syndromes and their symptoms helps raise awareness and aids in quicker treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Mirena IUD?BenefitsSymptomsTime It Takes to Work Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Mirena IUD? Benefits Symptoms Time It Takes to Work TheMirena IUDcan ease menstrual pain and lightenheavy periods. Periods may become less heavy within three months of the IUD being placed. For about 20% of those who get the IUD, Mirena stops periods altogether in about a year....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMiscarriage BleedingSeeing a Healthcare ProviderAfter MiscarriageFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Miscarriage Bleeding Seeing a Healthcare Provider After Miscarriage Frequently Asked Questions Bleeding is a common and usually first sign of amiscarriage,also known as spontaneous abortion. Miscarriage bleeding can range from brownish discharge or light spotting to heavy bleeding with bright red blood and, sometimes, clots.It may accompany other symptoms, such as cramping and pain in your abdomen, dizziness, or discharge of tissue through thevagina....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Often Is Lung Cancer Misdiagnosed?Overlapping SymptomsFactors that ContributeLate DiagnosisSecond OpinionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Often Is Lung Cancer Misdiagnosed? Overlapping Symptoms Factors that Contribute Late Diagnosis Second Opinion Frequently Asked Questions Lung canceris one of the most commonly misdiagnosed cancers.When detected in an early stage, lung cancer is highly treatable. However, if lung cancer is not identified or misdiagnosed, it mayprogressto a more advanced stage and become more difficult to treat....

Key TakeawaysA recent study found that receiving appropriate treatment for acute lower back pain can help people miss less work.Addressing back pain at its onset could help prevent or lower the probability of it becoming chronic.Taking anti-inflammatory medications can help people manage acute back pain. Key Takeaways A recent study found that receiving appropriate treatment for acute lower back pain can help people miss less work.Addressing back pain at its onset could help prevent or lower the probability of it becoming chronic....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsQuick FactsWhat Do Mitochondria Do?Mitochondrial Disease Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Quick Facts What Do Mitochondria Do? Mitochondrial Disease Mitochondriaare parts of a human cell known as the “energy factories.“ Most human cells, animal cells, and plant cells contain hundreds or even thousands of mitochondria. Some cells, such as muscle cells, contain more mitochondria than those that are less active, like skin cells....

Mitotic rate measures how quickly cancer cells are dividing and growing. The mitotic rate listed on your cancer pathology report helps your healthcare provider better understand your melanoma diagnosis and develop atreatmentstrategy. This article explains mitotic rate, what it means, and why it’s important. What Mitotic Rate Means Mitotic rate (MR) describes how fast cancer cells are dividing and growing. It is listed on your pathology report along with information including:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Mitral Valve Clip Procedure?PurposeHow to PrepareRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Mitral Valve Clip Procedure? Purpose How to Prepare Recovery The mitral valve clip procedure has been a lifeline for many patients seeking non-surgical alternatives to open heart surgery for mitral regurgitation, the second leading cause of valvular heart disease in the United States behindaortic stenosis. Verywell / Laura Porter...

It is estimated that two to four percent of the population has some degree ofmitral valve prolapse (MVP). You can safely exercise if you have this condition, and it is beneficial for you to get regular exercise. You can talk to your doctor if you want specific guidance about how much and what types of exercises you should start with.The mitral valve is located in the heart’s left ventricle between the upper and lower chambers....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffectsSymptomsCausesWho Is at RiskDiagnosisTreatmentDo You Need Treatment?MonitoringPreventionLife ExpectancyPossible Lifestyle ChangesWhen to Seek Emergency Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effects Symptoms Causes Who Is at Risk Diagnosis Treatment Do You Need Treatment? Monitoring Prevention Life Expectancy Possible Lifestyle Changes When to Seek Emergency Care Mitralvalve prolapse occurs when themitral valvebetween the heart’s left atrium and leftventricle doesn’t close properly. In some cases, failure of the valves to close tightly allows blood to flow backward through the heart, known asmitral regurgitation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Mixed Cellularity Hodgkin Lymphoma?CausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Mixed Cellularity Hodgkin Lymphoma? Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Mixed cellularity Hodgkin lymphoma is a type ofHodgkin disease, a cancer of lymph cells. It is the second most common type of classical Hodgkin disease. About 15% to 30% of all individuals with Hodgkin lymphoma in the western world have this type....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRisksSide EffectsAlcohol & DepressionSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risks Side Effects Alcohol & Depression Seeking Medical Care Zoloft (sertraline) is an antidepressant prescribed to help people with depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. It belongs to a group of medicines calledselective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. SSRIs like Zoloft have the potential to interact with alcohol, increasing the risk of negative adverse effects, such as dizziness or sleepiness....