Health https://themeditary.com/lib/images/banner.png https://themeditary.com Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:39:11 +0800 TheMediTary.Com https://themeditary.com/feed/category/health.rssEspañol Milk is one of the safest foods we can consume in the U.S. today. That wasn’t always the case. If you look back 100 years, milk was second only to water as a vehicle for transmitting disease, as noted in a 1924 U.S. Public...Fri, 16 Feb 2024 20:21:16 -0800https://themeditary.com/keeping-your-milk-safe-from-the-grass-to-the-glass-TheMediTary-794.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/keeping-your-milk-safe-from-the-grass-to-the-glass-TheMediTary-794.html802Español​ You may not realize it, but most flour is a raw food. And it hasn’t been treated to kill any bacteria (germs) it may contain. Cooking and baking is what kills any bacteria in flour, as well as in raw eggs that are often...Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:20:50 -0800https://themeditary.com/flour-is-a-raw-food-and-other-safety-facts-TheMediTary-592.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/flour-is-a-raw-food-and-other-safety-facts-TheMediTary-592.html276A person commits a crime, and the detective uses DNA evidence collected from the crime scene to track the criminal down. An outbreak of foodborne illness makes people sick, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses DNA...Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:10:11 -0800https://themeditary.com/whole-genome-sequencing-cracking-the-genetic-code-for-foodborne-illness-TheMediTary-570.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/whole-genome-sequencing-cracking-the-genetic-code-for-foodborne-illness-TheMediTary-570.html272Español Many foods or beverages are flavored—but how can you tell where those flavors come from? For example, if you’re digging into a bowl of cereal that has the word “maple” on the package, and even images of maple leaves,...Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:00:14 -0800https://themeditary.com/what-s-in-a-name-what-every-consumer-should-know-about-foods-and-flavors-TheMediTary-569.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/what-s-in-a-name-what-every-consumer-should-know-about-foods-and-flavors-TheMediTary-569.html105Español​ Do you find it hard to resist gobbling up a piece of raw dough when making cookies, or letting your children scrape the bowl? Do your kids use raw dough to make ornaments or homemade “play” clay? Do you eat at family...Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:00:13 -0800https://themeditary.com/raw-dough-s-a-raw-deal-and-could-make-you-sick-TheMediTary-496.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/raw-dough-s-a-raw-deal-and-could-make-you-sick-TheMediTary-496.html508— OR — Immediately after or next to the list of ingredients in a “Contains” statement. Example: “Contains sesame.” "Contains" StatementSesame has always been required to be listed in the ingredient statement if it was...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:05:09 -0800https://themeditary.com/allergic-to-sesame-food-labels-now-must-list-sesame-as-an-allergen-TheMediTary-103.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/allergic-to-sesame-food-labels-now-must-list-sesame-as-an-allergen-TheMediTary-103.html219Español Whether it’s to cut down on the number of calories they consume or any of a variety of other reasons, some people choose sweeteners other than sugar.   Sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose, and stevia-derived substances,...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:45:48 -0800https://themeditary.com/how-sweet-it-is-all-about-sweeteners-TheMediTary-93.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/how-sweet-it-is-all-about-sweeteners-TheMediTary-93.html431Español The milk section of the dairy case isn’t what it used to be. Along with milk, there’s a growing variety of plant-based milk alternatives. While many plant-based milk alternatives have the word “milk” in their name,...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:45:46 -0800https://themeditary.com/milk-and-plant-based-milk-alternatives-know-the-nutrient-difference-TheMediTary-92.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/milk-and-plant-based-milk-alternatives-know-the-nutrient-difference-TheMediTary-92.html408Español Parties, family dinners, and other gatherings where food is served are all part of the holiday cheer. But the merriment can change to misery if food makes you or others ill. Typical symptoms of foodborne illness are vomiting,...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:45:14 -0800https://themeditary.com/food-safety-tips-for-healthy-holidays-TheMediTary-91.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/food-safety-tips-for-healthy-holidays-TheMediTary-91.html275Español Don’t Fall for False Claims When you’re browsing, one of the best ways to protect yourself from fake, and even possibly harmful, products is asking whether a claim sounds too good to be true, or if it contradicts what...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:26:14 -0800https://themeditary.com/caution-consumers-honey-based-or-honey-flavored-syrup-products-may-pose-health-risk-TheMediTary-81.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/caution-consumers-honey-based-or-honey-flavored-syrup-products-may-pose-health-risk-TheMediTary-81.html186Español Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as delta-8 THC, is a psychoactive substance found in the Cannabis sativa plant, of which marijuana and hemp are two varieties. Delta-8 THC is one of over 100 cannabinoids produced...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:26:08 -0800https://themeditary.com/5-things-to-know-about-delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol-delta-8-thc-TheMediTary-80.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/5-things-to-know-about-delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol-delta-8-thc-TheMediTary-80.html976Español Health care providers are reporting increases in deaths and hospitalizations related to intentional ingestion or inhalation  of nitrite products for recreational use, including sexual experience enhancement. Commonly referred...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:25:07 -0800https://themeditary.com/ingesting-or-inhaling-nitrite-poppers-can-cause-severe-injury-or-death-TheMediTary-79.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/ingesting-or-inhaling-nitrite-poppers-can-cause-severe-injury-or-death-TheMediTary-79.html404Espanol Whether putting food in the refrigerator, the freezer, or the cupboard, you have plenty of opportunities to prevent foodborne illnesses. The goal is to keep yourself and others from being sickened by microorganisms such as...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:00:16 -0800https://themeditary.com/are-you-storing-food-safely-TheMediTary-66.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/are-you-storing-food-safely-TheMediTary-66.html689Español At the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, we rely on our many advisory committees to help us make sound decisions based on the best science available. The FDA’s complex and multifaceted mission includes evaluating new...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:00:13 -0800https://themeditary.com/advisory-committees-give-fda-critical-advice-and-the-public-a-voice-TheMediTary-65.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/advisory-committees-give-fda-critical-advice-and-the-public-a-voice-TheMediTary-65.html702Español NOTE: This Consumer Update sheds light on the results of a recent FDA survey on dark chocolate products with dairy-free claims. If you’re allergic to milk and you love dark chocolate, how do you know whether you can indulge...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:00:11 -0800https://themeditary.com/allergic-to-milk-some-dark-chocolate-labeled-as-dairy-free-may-still-contain-milk-TheMediTary-64.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/allergic-to-milk-some-dark-chocolate-labeled-as-dairy-free-may-still-contain-milk-TheMediTary-64.html265Español Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the experts at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have learned valuable lessons that will help shape our work to create a more digital, transparent and safer food system for you and your...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:35:13 -0800https://themeditary.com/getting-smarter-about-food-safety-the-pandemic-and-lessons-learned-TheMediTary-51.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/getting-smarter-about-food-safety-the-pandemic-and-lessons-learned-TheMediTary-51.html292Español You’re probably aware of the Nutrition Facts label on foods—it’s been around for more than 20 years. What you may not know is that the label has had a makeover—with improvements that can help you make Healthy choices...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:35:11 -0800https://themeditary.com/the-new-nutrition-facts-label-why-the-makeover-TheMediTary-50.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/the-new-nutrition-facts-label-why-the-makeover-TheMediTary-50.html412Español Cannabis and Cannabis-derived products have become increasingly available in recent years, with new and different types of products appearing all the time. These products raise questions and concerns for many consumers. And...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:35:08 -0800https://themeditary.com/what-you-should-know-about-using-cannabis-including-cbd-when-pregnant-or-breastfeeding-TheMediTary-49.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/what-you-should-know-about-using-cannabis-including-cbd-when-pregnant-or-breastfeeding-TheMediTary-49.html129Español Cannabis is a plant of the Cannabaceae family and contains more than eighty biologically active chemical compounds. The most commonly known compounds are delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC is...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:10:17 -0800https://themeditary.com/what-you-need-to-know-and-what-we-re-working-to-find-out-about-products-containing-cannabis-or-cannabis-derived-compounds-including-cbd-TheMediTary-36.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/what-you-need-to-know-and-what-we-re-working-to-find-out-about-products-containing-cannabis-or-cannabis-derived-compounds-including-cbd-TheMediTary-36.html201Español Between the food industry and consumers, Americans are throwing out about a third of our food — about $161 billion worth each year. “Imagine this: You go to your favorite supermarket and come out with three bags full...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:10:16 -0800https://themeditary.com/confused-by-date-labels-on-packaged-foods-TheMediTary-35.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/confused-by-date-labels-on-packaged-foods-TheMediTary-35.html952Español More women die from heart disease than from any other cause: about one in five American women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You can take action now to reduce your risk. Resources from the...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:10:15 -0800https://themeditary.com/tips-for-women-to-prevent-heart-disease-TheMediTary-34.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/tips-for-women-to-prevent-heart-disease-TheMediTary-34.html631Español Federal Health officials estimate that nearly 48 million people are sickened by food contaminated with harmful germs each year, and some of the causes might surprise you. Although most people know animal products must be...Mon, 10 Jul 2023 04:31:32 -0800https://themeditary.com/7-tips-for-cleaning-fruits-vegetables-TheMediTary-21.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/7-tips-for-cleaning-fruits-vegetables-TheMediTary-21.html656Español Not long ago, gluten-free foods on the grocery shelves could be hard to find. Not so much, now. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants you to know that foods labeled as "gluten-free" and with similar terms such as "without...Mon, 10 Jul 2023 04:31:30 -0800https://themeditary.com/gluten-free-means-what-it-says-TheMediTary-20.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/gluten-free-means-what-it-says-TheMediTary-20.html116Español If you’re a Latina who’s expecting a baby, your diet may be missing a key ingredient believed to help prevent certain kinds of birth defects. That ingredient? Folic acid, which has long been used to fortify, or strengthen,...Mon, 10 Jul 2023 04:31:27 -0800https://themeditary.com/adding-folic-acid-to-corn-masa-flour-may-prevent-birth-defects-TheMediTary-19.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/adding-folic-acid-to-corn-masa-flour-may-prevent-birth-defects-TheMediTary-19.html765Español The last time you scooped some ice cream for dessert, did you limit yourself to half a cup? If you took more—you’re right in step with most people these days. Likewise with a soft drink: Do you drink 8...Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:14:41 -0800https://themeditary.com/food-serving-sizes-have-a-reality-check-TheMediTary-18.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/food-serving-sizes-have-a-reality-check-TheMediTary-18.html637Español Food labels can help consumers with food allergies avoid foods or ingredients that they or their families are allergic to. This is because a federal law, the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, requires that the labels...Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:13:40 -0800https://themeditary.com/have-food-allergies-read-the-label-TheMediTary-17.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/have-food-allergies-read-the-label-TheMediTary-17.html510Español Seems like almost everyone is carrying a bottle of water these days. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates bottled water products, working to ensure that they’re safe to drink. The FDA protects consumers of...Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:13:39 -0800https://themeditary.com/bottled-water-everywhere-keeping-it-safe-TheMediTary-16.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/bottled-water-everywhere-keeping-it-safe-TheMediTary-16.html416Español If you have a complaint about a product regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the agency wants to hear about it. The FDA offers a number of ways to report a complaint. Two of the main reporting systems...Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:08:13 -0800https://themeditary.com/fda-101-how-to-use-the-consumer-complaint-system-and-medwatch-TheMediTary-4.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/fda-101-how-to-use-the-consumer-complaint-system-and-medwatch-TheMediTary-4.html785Color additives give the red tint to your fruit punch and the green hue to your mint-flavored toothpaste. They are dyes, pigments, or other substances that can impart color when added or applied to a food, drug, cosmetic, or the human...Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:07:11 -0800https://themeditary.com/how-safe-are-color-additives-TheMediTary-3.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/how-safe-are-color-additives-TheMediTary-3.html827