Advisory Committees Give FDA Critical Advice and the Public a Voice
Español At the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, we rely on our many advisory committees to help us...
Allergic to Milk? Some Dark Chocolate Labeled as Dairy-Free May Still Contain Milk
Español NOTE: This Consumer Update sheds light on the results of a recent FDA survey on dark chocolate...
Understanding the Regulatory Terminology of Potential Preventative and Therapeutic Drugs for COVID-19
Español 简体中文 한국어 Tagalog Việt Scientists continue to work on developing potential...
What to Know and Do About Possible Nitrosamines in Your Medication
Español Patient safety is the FDA’s top priority. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating...
Men With Breast Cancer Need More Treatment Options and Access to Genetic Counseling
Español Although breast cancer is a disease usually associated with women, men can get it too. Because...
FDA issues three new draft guidances related to compounding of human drugs
[4/15/16] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued three draft guidance documents related to...
FDA Alert: FDA alerts health care professionals and patients not to use sterile drug products from Medaus Pharmacy, Birmingham, Alabama
[4/1/2016] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care professionals and patients not...
FDA announces voluntary recall of all unexpired human and animal compounded drug products produced by Reliable Drug Pharmacy, San Francisco
[3/30/2016] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting health care professionals, patients,...
Type 1 diabetes: New cell therapy reduces need for insulin
Share on PinterestThe FDA has approved islet cellular therapy for type 1 diabetes for the first time....
Obesity: How dietary habits can reduce genetic risks
Share on PinterestHealthy food and portion control are two ways experts say a person can use to lose...
Parkinson's disease: Research finds critical gaps in treatment
Share on PinterestResearchers say many people with Parkinson’s disease need better access to treatments....
What To Know If Your Child Wants Contact Lenses
Español These days, eyeglasses can look pretty cool. Still, the day may come when your child asks you...
Making Sure Kids Are Prepared if They Need Epinephrine Treatments in School
Español Kids are back to school, which, for many parents, means making sure epinephrine prescription...
Help the FDA Prevent the Sale of Tobacco Products to Young People
Español Many teens underestimate how easy it is to become addicted to nicotine. This raises concerns...
Getting Smarter about Food Safety: The Pandemic and Lessons Learned
Español Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the experts at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have...
The New Nutrition Facts Label: Why the Makeover?
Español You’re probably aware of the Nutrition Facts label on foods—it’s been around for more...
What You Should Know About Using Cannabis, Including CBD, When Pregnant or Breastfeeding
Español Cannabis and Cannabis-derived products have become increasingly available in recent years,...
Danger: Don’t Drink Miracle Mineral Solution or Similar Products
Español Français Kiswahili If you’re drinking “Miracle” or “Master” Mineral Solution or...
Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix
Español If you’re taking a medication, is it safe to drive? Most likely, yes. Still, the U.S. Food...
Injectable Skin Lightening and Skin Bleaching Products May Be Unsafe
Espanol Consumers need to beware of products to lighten or whiten their complexion. These products,...
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use “Best Bentonite Clay”
Laboratory tests indicate elevated levels of lead[3/23/16] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is...
FDA Alerts Healthcare Professionals About Clinical Trials with Zydelig (idelalisib) in Combination with other Cancer Medicines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting Health care professionals about reports of an increased...
FDA alerts health care professionals and patients not to use human and animal sterile drug products produced and distributed by I.V. Specialty, Ltd., Austin, Texas
[03/09/2016] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care professionals and patients...
Alzheimer's disease: Resistance training may improve cognition
Share on PinterestCould resistance training help improve cognitive abilities? Image credit: Stereo Shot/Stocksy.Exercise...
Colon, lung cancer: Cardiorespiratory fitness may lower risk
Share on PinterestResearchers have found a link between cardiorespiratory fitness and the risk of certain...
Parkinson's: Smartwatches may detect signs up to 7 years early
Share on PinterestHealth data from smartwatches could aid in earlier diagnosis of Parkinson’s. Dimensions/Getty...
Safely Soothing Teething Pain and Sensory Needs in Babies and Older Children
Español Teething is normal but may be a painful experience for infants and toddlers. Too often, well-meaning...