The tamales have joined a list of six recalled products since July. Fully Cooked Falafel was also potentially contaminated withrocks, and Multigrain Crackers were recalled due to potentialmetalcontamination. The timing of these recalls is coincidental, according to Nakia Rohde, a spokesperson for Trader Joes. Jeremy Moeller / Getty Images We have a close relationship with our vendors. We will never leave to chance the safety of the products we offer....

Your body constantly loses water throughout the day through urinating, sweating, and breathing. You should consume enough water from foods and beverages daily to preventdehydration. Generally, a person can only survive without water for a few days. Klaus Vedfelt/ Getty Images When the body becomes too hot, it loses water throughsweat. The evaporation of sweat from the skin cools the body, keeping its temperature within a normal range. If a person becomes dehydrated, they can’t produce enough sweat to cool their body....

Coughing after surgery is important for clearing the lungs and preventing pneumonia and other lung complications. Although coughing doesn’t seem like a big deal in your daily life, that may change after surgery. Coughing is not as easy when you arerecovering after a procedureas it can be painful. Verywell / Alex Dos Diaz Verywell / Alex Dos Diaz Why Am I Coughing So Much After Surgery? For some people, anesthesia can cause a dry, persistent cough after surgery....

Leqembi (lecanemab)was approved in July 2023, andKinsula (donanemab)one year later. The slow implementation of these new treatments highlights ongoing hurdles and logistical challenges in making them accessible to patients. Before starting treatment, patients must undergo extensive testing. Photo Illustration by Amelia Manley for Verywell Health; Getty Images This includes cognitive assessments and either aspinal tapor PET imaging to confirm the presence of amyloid plaques. (Although some doctors use blood tests, none have been FDA-approved....

Notably, people with diabetes tended to wear shoes that were too narrow. It’s not just shoes that are too tight that can lead to pain and deformity. Ingrown toenails can cause pain and the skin around your nail to become red or infected. Tetra Images / Getty Images Ingrown toenails are most common on the big toe, but can also occur on other toes. They also swell when engaging in an upright activity such as walking, running, or playing sports....

Just a few decades ago, aspirin was a widely used medication both for pain and fever reduction. It was given to everyone from babies to the elderly. However, today it is not recommended for children at all. Paul Bradbury / Getty Images So why aren’t kids supposed to take it now? It can cause seizures, coma, and death. The incidence of Reye’s has decreased dramatically since recommendations for giving aspirin to children were changed....

Lexapro belongs to a class of antidepressants calledselective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These work by increasing levels of a chemical called serotonin. Serotonin is involved in feeling happier, calmer, and more focused. Verywell / Theresa Chiechi It is also involved in appetite and weight control. Therefore, increases in serotonin can lead to weight gain. Lexapro weight gain doesn’t happen to everyone, however. That risk may continue for up to six years....

Both sides of this debate need to be examined closely. The termchemotherapyencompasses a whole range of medications used specifically to eradicate cancer cells within your body. Most commonly, it’s referred to as chemo for short. Furlong / Getty Images Chemo drugs target and destroy cells in your body that rapidly divideor mutatein the case of cancer cells. Notice we saidcan beexperiencednot everyone suffers the extreme side effects that are so commonly associated with chemo....

Yellow nails are often sparked by staining from smoking or frequent use of nail polish. Discoloration can range from a subtle yellow hue to a more pronounced dark yellow tint. Treatment typically focuses on addressing the underlying cause. Charlotte Bleijenberg/ Getty Images Charlotte Bleijenberg/ Getty Images Cosmetic Causes Staining is one of the most common reasons for yellow nails. While it can affect both fingernails and toenails, it most often affects toenails....

This is typically due to under-developed eye coordination and usually goes away by 4 months of age. Crossed eyes in babies older than 4 months, however, may indicate an eye condition known asstrabismus. This shows up when the eye muscles don’t coordinate eye movements correctly. albert mollon / Getty Images If caught early, it may be corrected with glasses or therapy, although sometimes surgery is needed. This article explains why most newborns have crossed eyes from time to time....

When Gloves Are Not Used Medical gloves are not used for every task a nurse performs. An example is the spread ofmethicillin-resistance Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA), common in hospitals. The same applies to hand-washing. FS Productions/Getty Images Wearing gloves will only go so far in preventing disease transmission if the hands underneath are not clean. For these tasks, gloves are generally not necessary. Summary Medical gloves are essential to the avoidance of infection in hospitals....

While the finding is new, experts suspect plenty of men have been living with overactive bladder all along. What Is Overactive Bladder? It may occur in tandem with leakage or stress urinary incontinence. ondacaracola photography / Getty Images Many people may be too embarrassed to ask for help. Causes are typically associated with faulty nerve endings between the bladder and brain or overactive bladder muscles. In some cases, though, its important to differentiate between prostate issues and overactive bladder....

Researchers study the reasons why people don’t follow their care plans and hope to improve patience compliance. This article explains the patient compliance problem and factors that contribute to it. Not taking medication as prescribed can account for up to 50% of treatment failures. Paul Bradbury / Getty Images Studies back up the prevalence of patient noncompliance. A 2016 study found that a third of people living withkidney transplantsdont take their anti-rejection medications....