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...
Should You Give Kids Medicine for Coughs and Colds?
Avoid using imported medicines, especially for children. Medications from other countries might not...
What to Know When Buying or Using a Breast Pump
Español If you’re giving your baby breast milk, you probably know there can be times when a breast...
What You Need to Know (And What We’re Working to Find Out) About Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-derived Compounds, Including CBD
Español Cannabis is a plant of the Cannabaceae family and contains more than eighty biologically...
Confused by Date Labels on Packaged Foods?
Español Between the food industry and consumers, Americans are throwing out about a third of our food...
Tips for Women to Prevent Heart Disease
Español More women die from heart disease than from any other cause: about one in five American women,...
Hurricane Season: Be Prepared
Español When gale-force winds start blowing and torrential rains raise water levels, you need to be...