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Key Takeaways “Many adults in the United States take multivitamins with the hope of improving their health,” lead study authorErikka Loftfield, PhD, said in astatement. “However, the benefits and harms of regular multivitamin use remain unclear.” For the new study, Loftfield and her team analyzed data from nearly 400,000 U.S. adults who agreed to be tracked for over 20 years. The study was published inJAMA Network Open. The data for the study came from three large, geographically diverse prospective studies involving 390,124 people in the U....

Key Takeaways In a landmark effort to understand how this radiation exposure impacts human health, an international team of researchers undertook two large studies. The first examined genetic mutations in children of people with high radiation exposure following the accident.They found that there were no transgenerational mutations. The second investigated thyroid cancer in people who were exposed to radiation.The work provides insight into the ways radiation damages DNA, causing cancerous tumors....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesBefore TakingDosageSide EffectsWarnings and Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Before Taking Dosage Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Tylenol #3 is an oral prescription drug used to relieve mild to moderately severe pain that is not well-controlled with over-the-counter medication.Tylenol #3 is better known as Tylenol with codeine. This medication contains two active ingredients: Tylenol #3 is used in adults and children 12 and over....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksIngredientsWarningsDosing InstructionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Ingredients Warnings Dosing Instructions Frequently Asked Questions Tylenol 8 HR Arthritis Pain is an oral analgesic drug that helps control mild arthritis pain. It contains the active ingredient acetaminophen, a non-opioid painkiller, and is available over the counter for use in adults 18 and over. For people with arthritis,analgesicslike acetaminophen can significantly reduce pain and improve daily life....

In Chicago in the fall of 1982, Tylenol (acetaminophen) capsules were found to be laced with cyanide, which proved quickly fatal in seven unwitting victims. To this day, law enforcement has yet to catch the person or people responsible for this heinous act. Corbis / Getty Images The Chicago Tylenol murders not only claimed the lives of seven people but also nearly destroyed McNeil Consumer Products, a subsidiary of behemoth drug manufacturer Johnson & Johnson and the maker of Tylenol....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesUsesSurgical RisksPreparationSurgical ProcedureRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Uses Surgical Risks Preparation Surgical Procedure Recovery Tympanoplastyis the surgery used to repair aruptured eardrumeither on its own or as part of a larger operation involving themiddle ear. When the surgery involves just the eardrum, it is calledmyringoplasty. Tympanoplasty is an inpatient procedure that is commonly performed undergeneral anesthesiaand sometimeslocal anesthesia. It takes two hours or more to perform depending on the extent of damage to the eardrum (tympanum) and/or the bones of the middle ear (ossicles)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are T1D and CD?SymptomsWhat Comes First?How Are They Related?DiagnosisHow Can You Cope?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are T1D and CD? Symptoms What Comes First? How Are They Related? Diagnosis How Can You Cope? Frequently Asked Questions Type 1 diabetes (T1D) and celiac disease (CD) are both autoimmune diseases. According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, the estimated prevalence of CD in people with T1D is approximately 6%....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRisk of HypoglycemiaSymptomsPreventionTreatmentComplicationsWhen to Get Emergency HelpFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risk of Hypoglycemia Symptoms Prevention Treatment Complications When to Get Emergency Help Frequently Asked Questions Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is a common complication of insulin therapy intype 1 diabetes. Most people taking insulin have experienced hypoglycemic episodes.Hypoglycemia can be dangerous, leading to seizures, coma, and death if left untreated, so it’s important to be aware of the signs and know what to do if you experience low blood sugar....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksWhat to Eat5-Day Meal Inspiration for Type 1 DiabetesBenefitsThings to Keep in MindDietary RestrictionsBest Diets Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works What to Eat 5-Day Meal Inspiration for Type 1 Diabetes Benefits Things to Keep in Mind Dietary Restrictions Best Diets Type 1 diabetesis a condition in which your body’s immune system mistakenly damages cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsType 1 vs. Type 2Is One Type More Serious?Insulin in Each TypeAge of DiagnosisSymptomsTreatmentHow to Monitor Glucose LevelsRole of DietManagement Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Type 1 vs. Type 2 Is One Type More Serious? Insulin in Each Type Age of Diagnosis Symptoms Treatment How to Monitor Glucose Levels Role of Diet Management Type 1 diabetesis anautoimmune conditionin which the immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Diabetesis a chronic condition that results in impairedblood glucose (sugar)regulation in the body. This can often bring about high blood glucose levels. However, there is more than one type of diabetes. The most common are type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is anautoimmune conditionin which your immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in your pancreas....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsRisk FactorsConnectionDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Risk Factors Connection Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions A vaginalyeast infectionis a common condition that occurs from an overgrowth of yeast (a type of fungus) in the body. It causes symptoms like thick vaginal discharge, itchiness, and irritation. While yeast normally lives in the body without causing issues, it can overgrow and lead to an infection when theimmune system is weakenedor when there’s a change in the vaginal environment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHigh Blood PressureStrokeCoronary Artery DiseaseNerve DamageEye DamageKidney DamageKetoacidosis & Diabetic ComaFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents High Blood Pressure Stroke Coronary Artery Disease Nerve Damage Eye Damage Kidney Damage Ketoacidosis & Diabetic Coma Frequently Asked Questions This article is part ofHealth Divide: Type 2 Diabetes in People of Color, a destination in our Health Divide series. Several factors contribute to the differences in type 2 diabetes diagnoses and outcomes seen in people of color, including socioeconomics, environment, and access to care due to geography, language, or education barriers....