http://www.fda.gov/ en 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. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:42:35 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/vaccines-blood-biologics http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/drugs Consumer articles about over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:38:45 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/drugs http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/dietary-supplements 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 have. Products containing hidden drugs are also sometimes fal Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:52:57 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/dietary-supplements http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/know-your-treatment-options-covid-19 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. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:24:23 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/know-your-treatment-options-covid-19 http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/5-tips-traveling-us-medications Can you bring foreign drugs into the U.S.? Or refill a foreign prescription at a U.S. pharmacy? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration can help you understand the rules for flying with medications or shipping them from overseas. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:12:50 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/5-tips-traveling-us-medications http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/laser-toys-how-keep-kids-safe When operated unsafely, or without certain controls, the highly-concentrated light from laser pointers and laser toys can be dangerous, causing serious eye injuries and even blindness. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reminding consumers how to stay safe. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:43:57 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/laser-toys-how-keep-kids-safe http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/tips-women-prevent-heart-disease More women die from heart disease than from any other cause. But women can take action to decrease their risk. The FDA offers many resources to help educate women of all ages about the safe use of FDA-approved drugs and devices for the treatment and prevention of heart disease. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:14:29 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/tips-women-prevent-heart-disease http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/beware-illegally-marketed-diabetes-treatments-fraudulent-pharmacies 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 doing to counter diabetes products that violate federal law. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:30:22 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/beware-illegally-marketed-diabetes-treatments-fraudulent-pharmacies 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. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 23:38:24 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/keep-your-dogs-and-cats-safe-holiday-hazards http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/mammography-what-you-need-know Mammograms are still the best tool for breast cancer screening. Learn how the FDA certifies facilities that perform mammograms, and clears and approve mammography devices to help keep you safe. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 22:33:30 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/mammography-what-you-need-know http://www.fda.gov/consumers/articulos-para-el-consumidor-en-espanol/deteccion-de-cancer-de-mama-el-termograma-no-sustituye-la-mamografia La termografía no debe utilizarse en lugar de la mamografía, la cual sigue siendo la herramienta más eficaz para detectar el cáncer de mama. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 22:09:25 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/articulos-para-el-consumidor-en-espanol/deteccion-de-cancer-de-mama-el-termograma-no-sustituye-la-mamografia http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/food Timely articles and multimedia content about food and food-safety. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:16:07 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/food http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/animal-veterinary Consumer articles from FDA about animal health and veterinary medicine. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:15:09 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/animal-veterinary http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/flour-raw-food-and-other-safety-facts 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. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:15:31 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/flour-raw-food-and-other-safety-facts http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/whole-genome-sequencing-cracking-genetic-code-foodborne-illness Increasingly, FDA has used whole genome sequencing to support investigations of foodborne illness outbreaks. Industry is also starting to use whole genome sequencing to monitor food manufacturing for bacteria and take steps to prevent potential outbreaks. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:06:02 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/whole-genome-sequencing-cracking-genetic-code-foodborne-illness http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/whats-name-what-every-consumer-should-know-about-foods-and-flavors Is flavor labeling on food packages misleading? FDA helps ensure that it isn't. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:59:26 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/whats-name-what-every-consumer-should-know-about-foods-and-flavors http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/dont-double-acetaminophen 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 taking too much acetaminophen can lead to severe liver damage. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:06:37 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/dont-double-acetaminophen http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/braces-have-changed-metal-tooth-colored-clear FDA answers your questions about braces and how they've changed. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 10:52:07 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/braces-have-changed-metal-tooth-colored-clear http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/5-things-know-about-triclosan Triclosan is an ingredient added to many consumer products to help reduce or prevent bacterial contamination. Are there benefits? Tue, 28 Nov 2023 10:43:10 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/5-things-know-about-triclosan http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/my-dog-or-cat-healthy-weight-important-questions-ask-vet Just as obesity has become a serious problem in people, it's also a growing problem in pets, one that can seriously harm your pet's health. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:37:55 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/my-dog-or-cat-healthy-weight-important-questions-ask-vet