http://www.fda.gov/ en http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/fresh-take-what-healthy-means-food-packages The FDA wants to update the definition of the nutrient content claim “healthy” and is studying ways to help you spot foods that qualify to make the claim. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:35:02 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/fresh-take-what-healthy-means-food-packages http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/medical-devices Consumer articles about medical devices. Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:08:13 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/medical-devices http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/how-aeds-public-places-can-restart-hearts If cardiac arrest does occur, rapid treatment with a medical device called an automated external defibrillator (AED) can be life-saving. Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:22:35 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/how-aeds-public-places-can-restart-hearts http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/drugs Consumer articles about over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:08:54 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/drugs http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/how-safely-use-glucose-meters-and-test-strips-diabetes The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates glucose meters and test strips. Check out this safety information from the FDA including advice on why you shouldn't buy or sell previously owned test strips. Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:08:35 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/how-safely-use-glucose-meters-and-test-strips-diabetes http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/how-buy-medicines-safely-online-pharmacy How can you tell if an online pharmacy is operating legally? The FDA’s BeSafeRx site can help you identify and avoid dangerous online pharmacies. The FDA has tips for buying medicines online safely. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:59:02 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/how-buy-medicines-safely-online-pharmacy http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/childrens-health Kids aren't just small adults. From diet and nutrition to their reactions to medicine, their bodies are unique. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:52:44 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/childrens-health http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/vaccines-blood-biologics From blood to vaccines, FDA protects and advances the public health by ensuring that biological products are safe, effective, and available to those who need them. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:51:01 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/vaccines-blood-biologics http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/food Timely articles and multimedia content about food and food-safety. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:58:10 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/food http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/should-your-child-participate-clinical-trial Clinical trials give us important information about the safety and effectiveness of a treatment. Before deciding whether your child should join a clinical trial, learn as much as you can, including the risks and benefits. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:32:56 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/should-your-child-participate-clinical-trial http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/food-safety-tips-healthy-holidays Following these safe food-handling practices will help prevent foodborne illness. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:19:58 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/food-safety-tips-healthy-holidays http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/covid-19-test-basics Easy-to-understand information about the different types of coronavirus tests Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:59:57 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/covid-19-test-basics http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/use-eye-cosmetics-safely FDA safety experts provide tips to protect your eyes when using cosmetics around the eyes. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:58:27 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/use-eye-cosmetics-safely http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/warning-aspirin-containing-antacid-medicines-can-cause-bleeding Aspirin-containing medicines to treat heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion or upset stomach can cause stomach or intestinal bleeding in some people. Aspirin is commonly used to reduce pain and fever, but it can increase the risk of bleeding, including in the stomach and digestive tract. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:54:22 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/warning-aspirin-containing-antacid-medicines-can-cause-bleeding http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/what-you-need-know-and-what-were-working-find-out-about-products-containing-cannabis-or-cannabis The FDA is working to answer questions about the science, safety, and quality of products containing cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds, particularly CBD. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:47:00 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/what-you-need-know-and-what-were-working-find-out-about-products-containing-cannabis-or-cannabis http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/animal-veterinary Consumer articles from FDA about animal health and veterinary medicine. Tue, 01 Nov 2022 11:55:45 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/animal-veterinary http://www.fda.gov/consumers/articulos-para-el-consumidor-en-espanol/se-necesita-una-receta-medica-para-adquirir-lentes-de-contacto-cosmeticos-y-de-colores Muchas tiendas y sitios web están vendiendo estos lentes decorativos ilegalmente sin receta y ponen su visión en riesgo. Aquí le decimos cómo conseguir de manera segura los ojos de vampiros de Crepúsculo, lentes multicolor, u otros lentes de moda. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:45:50 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/articulos-para-el-consumidor-en-espanol/se-necesita-una-receta-medica-para-adquirir-lentes-de-contacto-cosmeticos-y-de-colores http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/keep-your-dogs-and-cats-safe-holiday-hazards From tinsel to table scraps, holiday hazards for pets abound. Here are some tips to help you keep them safe. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:29:18 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/keep-your-dogs-and-cats-safe-holiday-hazards http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/generic-drugs-undergo-rigorous-fda-review The FDA approval process ensures that medicines sold in the U.S. are safe and effective. FDA-approved generic drugs, like their brand counterparts, have met strict approval standards. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:14:58 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/generic-drugs-undergo-rigorous-fda-review http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/beware-ultraviolet-uv-wands-give-unsafe-levels-radiation Certain UV wands may cause injuries within seconds and alternative disinfection methods should be used. The FDA issued a safety communication alerting consumers about these products. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:55:28 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/beware-ultraviolet-uv-wands-give-unsafe-levels-radiation