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Saturday, Mar 23

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Allergy Relief for Your Child

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When a child’s sniffles and sneezes won’t go away for weeks, the cause might be allergies. The FDA regulates prescription and OTC medicines that offer allergy relief, plus allergen extracts to diagnose and treat allergies. Read and follow…

Monday, Mar 4

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Taking Z-drugs for Insomnia? Know the Risks

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If you’re lying awake night after night, unable to sleep, you may want to talk to your health care professional about it. They may prescribe insomnia medicines approved by the FDA. Sometimes known as “Z-drugs,” they might help you get a…

Friday, Mar 1

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Vaccination Is the Best Protection Against Measles

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Measles is not a harmless childhood disease. It's dangerous and can be life-threatening. Our most effective public health measure against measles is prevention with a measles vaccine. Vaccines approved by the FDA for the prevention of…

Wednesday, Feb 21

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Is Your Hand Sanitizer on FDA’s List of Products You Should Not Use?

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Hand sanitizer recalls and the full list of products people should not use because they may be contaminated with toxic ingredients or do not have enough active ingredient

Friday, Feb 16

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Keeping Your Milk Safe From the Grass to the Glass

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A look at what makes your milk and dairy safe, and the 100-year history behind it.

Friday, Feb 9

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5 Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults

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As we age, physical changes can affect the way our body handles medications and how medicines work, which can lead to complications. Even if your medications have worked well for you over the years, they might need to be adjusted or…

Monday, Jan 29

Don’t Overuse Acetaminophen

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Over 600 medications – both prescription and nonprescription – have acetaminophen to help relieve pain and reduce fever. Be cautious not to exceed the daily limit of acetaminophen, which can lead to overdose and severe liver damage.

Friday, Jan 26

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10 Facts about What FDA Does and Does Not Approve

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Is It Really "FDA Approved"? Maybe you’ve seen these words on a company’s website or in a commercial promoting a product or treatment. Here are some facts about products that are, and aren’t, FDA approved.

Monday, Jan 22

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Lupus Therapies Continue to Evolve

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Each year, as many as 16,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease that can be fatal. The FDA has funded several studies related to lupus and approved new therapies to help people with the disease live longer…

Monday, Dec 18

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Know Your Treatment Options for COVID-19

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Patients today have several treatment options to prevent hospitalization and other serious complications of COVID-19. The FDA has approved drug treatments for COVID-19 and has authorized others for emergency use.

Thursday, Dec 14

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Beware of Illegally Marketed Diabetes Treatments, Fraudulent Pharmacies

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Consumers with diabetes risk serious health complications by choosing illegally marketed diabetes products, which also may be dangerous in and of themselves. Learn about the unapproved products found in the marketplace and what the FDA is…

Friday, Dec 1

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Flour Is a Raw Food and Other Safety Facts

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Eating raw (uncooked) flour, dough or batter could make you sick. Most flour is raw and is not treated to kill germs. Never eat or taste raw flour, dough or batter.

Thursday, Nov 30

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Dietary Supplements

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Dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA as food, not as drugs. However, many dietary supplements contain ingredients that have strong biological effects which may conflict with a medicine you are taking or a medical condition you may…

Danger: Don’t Drink Miracle Mineral Solution or Similar Products

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After receiving numerous reports of consumers getting sick, the FDA warns you not to drink sodium chlorite products such as Miracle Mineral Solution. These products turn into bleach and can make you sick, the FDA says.

Tuesday, Nov 28

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Don't Double Up on Acetaminophen

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More than 600 medications, both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC), contain the active ingredient acetaminophen to help relieve pain and reduce fever. Taken carefully and correctly, these medicines can be safe and effective. But…

Tuesday, Nov 7

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Combating Antibiotic Resistance

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Misuse and overuse of antibiotics have contributed to antibiotic resistance, a phenomenon that reduces or eliminates the effectiveness of antibiotics

Safely Soothing Teething Pain and Sensory Needs in Babies and Older Children

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Soothing children's gums with prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications, homeopathic remedies or teething jewelry can be dangerous. Consider these safer alternatives.

Friday, Nov 3

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How Many Calories? Keep an Eye on the Menu

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FDA's final rule on menu labeling gives consumers the information on calories they need to make informed food choices.

Wednesday, Nov 1

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Pregnant? Breastfeeding? FDA Aims to Improve Drug Information

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The FDA is helping people know more about the effects of medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Discuss treatment options with your health care professional if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Monday, Oct 30

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Nipple Aspirate Test Is No Substitute for Mammogram

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Some companies are marketing the nipple aspirate test as the latest and greatest tool in early breast cancer screening. But FDA warns that the nipple aspirate test is no substitute for a mammogram. Find out why.

Getting Smarter about Food Safety: The Pandemic and Lessons Learned

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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 family.

Tuesday, Oct 24

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Detección de cáncer de mama: el termograma no sustituye a la mamografía

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La termografía no debe utilizarse en lugar de la mamografía, la cual sigue siendo la herramienta más eficaz para detectar el cáncer de mama.

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The Facts on Tampons—and How to Use Them Safely

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Tampons are medical devices regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. If you or a loved one uses them, it's important to use them safely. Learn the basics.

Monday, Oct 23

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Cold Facts to Help Avoid Injury from Water-Circulating Hot/Cold Therapy Devices

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When not used properly, devices that circulate water to provide hot or cold therapy can pose a risk of injury, especially cold-induced injuries.

Confused by Date Labels on Packaged Foods?

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Consumer uncertainty about the meaning of the dates that appear on the labels of packaged foods is believed to contribute to about 20 percent of food waste in the home. Here are some ways to reduce food loss and waste, without risking…

5 Things to Know About Triclosan

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Triclosan is an ingredient added to many consumer products to help reduce or prevent bacterial contamination. Are there benefits?

Antibacterial Soap? You Can Skip It, Use Plain Soap and Water

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Think antibacterial soaps reduce your risk of getting an infection? Not necessarily, the FDA says. There is no data demonstrating that over-the-counter antibacterial soaps are better at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and…

Medication Safety: Advice for New Parents

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Mother's Day and Father's Day are exciting for new parents. But moms and dads of babies 12 months and younger can also have some worries. Medical officers at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration offer health suggestions.

Are Some Cosmetics Promising Too Much?

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FDA continues to warn companies when they make drug claims about cosmetic products that have not been approved by the agency.

Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC): A "Cool" Trend that Lacks Evidence, Poses Risks

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A growing number of wellness centers, spas, and sports rehabilitation centers are promoting whole body cryotherapy (WBC) as an effective way to treat chronic pain and a host of other medical conditions, and help you lose weight. However,…