FDA notifies health care professionals that Becton-Dickinson replaced problematic rubber stoppers in its syringes
UPDATE [1/12/2018] Becton-Dickinson (BD) informed FDA that it is no longer using the rubber stopper material...
FDA updates on 2017 Burkholderia cepacia contamination
FDA lab findings again link Rugby Diocto oral liquid docusate sodium to B. cepacia infections Update...
FDA alerts health care professionals and patients not to use alcohol pads or benzalkonium chloride antiseptic towelettes manufactured by Foshan Flying Medical Products
[9/01/2017] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care professionals and patients...
Heart health: The role played by gut bacteria
Share on PinterestHeart Health may be affected by certain gut bacteria, researchers say. lynnebeclu/Getty...
Is your morning coffee essential for boosting energy or a placebo?
Share on PinterestDrinking coffee may have different effects on the brain compared to taking caffeine...
Lack of sleep may reduce cognitive benefits of physical activity
Share on PinterestLack of sleep may reduce the cognitive benefits of physical activity, study finds....
How Sweet It Is: All About Sweeteners
Español Whether it’s to cut down on the number of calories they consume or any of a variety of other...
Milk and Plant-Based Milk Alternatives: Know the Nutrient Difference
Español The milk section of the dairy case isn’t what it used to be. Along with milk, there’s a...
Food Safety Tips for Healthy Holidays
Español Parties, family dinners, and other gatherings where food is served are all part of the holiday...
Older Therapies Aren’t Necessarily Better for Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Español Millions of people have thyroid glands that don’t make enough thyroid hormone to meet their...
Why You Should Not Use Ivermectin to Treat or Prevent COVID-19
Español Português 中文 Tagalog Tiếng Việt 한국어 COVID-19. We’ve been living with...
Weight Loss, Male Enhancement and Other Products Sold Online or in Stores May Be Dangerous
Español Whether you’re looking to buy weight loss, male enhancement, or certain other products, these...
FDA warns consumers about health risks of herbal coffee products from Malaysia containing undeclared active pharmaceutical ingredients and milk
[8/21/2017] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to drink Longjack Coffee,...
FDA alerts health care professionals and patients not to use sterile drug products from Vital Rx, dba Atlantic Pharmacy and Compounding
[08/10/2017] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care professionals and patients...
FDA alerts health care professionals of adverse events associated with Guardian’s compounded triamcinolone and moxifloxacin product for intravitreal injection
[07/28/2017] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration received adverse event reports on April 5 and June...
Back and neck pain relief: Opioids comparable to placebo
Share on PinterestA new study foundthat opioids may be ineffective in treating some pain conditions....
Dementia: 'Fastball' test may help diagnosis Alzheimer's earlier
Share on PinterestResearchers say a new test that measures brain waves may help with earlier diagnosis...
Don’t Use Products Marketed to Treat Molluscum, a Common Skin Condition
Español If you’re bothered by bumps on your skin, don’t try to diagnose yourself or treat your...
Caution Consumers: Honey-based or Honey-flavored Syrup Products May Pose Health Risk
Español Don’t Fall for False Claims When you’re browsing, one of the best ways to protect yourself...
5 Things to Know about Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol – Delta-8 THC
Español Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as delta-8 THC, is a psychoactive substance found...
Ingesting or Inhaling Nitrite "Poppers" Can Cause Severe Injury or Death
Español Health care providers are reporting increases in deaths and hospitalizations related to intentional...
Do Not Use: Black Salve is Dangerous and Called by Many Names
Español You may have seen websites selling certain salves or creams (commonly known as “black salve”)...
Is Your Hand Sanitizer on FDA’s List of Products You Should Not Use?
Español 简体中文 한국어 Tagalog Việt Need help now? Call 911 if the person is unconscious...
Avoid Dangerous HCG Diet Products
Español Anyone who has ever been on a diet knows there are sensible ways to lose weight, including...
FDA Updates on Multistate Outbreak of Burkholderia cepacia Infections
UPDATE [10/12/2016] FDA and CDC find direct link of contaminated water at PharmaTech to the multistate...
FDA advises health care professionals that counterfeit BiCNU has been discovered in some foreign countries
Comparison of the authentic BiCNU product vial to the counterfeit product vial Authentic BiCNU Vial Counterfeit...
FDA announces Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals’ nationwide voluntary recall of purportedly sterile drug products
[5/6/2016] FDA is alerting health care professionals of a voluntary recall of all non-expired drug compounded...