Image Español For the latest FDA information on drug shortages, visit this page. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a condition that often begins between ages 3 and 6, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. And …
Image Español If you’re bothered by bumps on your skin, don’t try to diagnose yourself or treat your condition with products that haven’t been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Instead, visit a health care professional for a proper …
Español There are many risks from indoor tanning devices: Using sunlamp products such as indoor tanning beds or booths exposes you to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and increases your risk of eye injury, skin damage, and skin cancer—including melanoma, the …
Cleaning contacts with hydrogen peroxide solutions takes special care. Follow all directions to avoid stinging, burning and possible damage to your eyes. Image Español If you wear contact lenses, the way you clean and disinfect them can affect your vision …
Español As e-cigarettes (also called “vapes”) have become more popular, more children are being accidentally exposed to nicotine-containing e-liquids—which can cause injury and even death. If you’re an adult who vapes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration …
Image Español Tattoos are more popular than ever. About 30% of all Americans, and 40% of those aged 18-34 years old, have at least one tattoo, according to polling by the firm Ipsos. While state and local authorities oversee the practice of tattooing, …
Image English Ya sea para reducir la cantidad de calorías que consumen o por cualquier otro motivo, algunas personas eligen edulcorantes diferentes del azúcar. Los edulcorantes como el aspartamo, la sucralosa y las sustancias derivadas de la estevia, por …
Image Español Whether it’s to cut down on the number of calories they consume or any of a variety of other reasons, some people choose sweeteners other than sugar. Sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose, and stevia-derived substances, for example, are …
Español How can I report problems with tobacco products? The Safety Reporting Portal (SRP) allows you to tell the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products about health, quality, or safety issues with tobacco products, including …
Image English Todo paciente debe hacer ciertas preguntas al recibir una nueva receta. Esto es especialmente importante cuando su médico, su dentista u otro profesional de la salud le prescriben un opiáceo, tal como hidrocodona, oxicodona, codeína o morfina …
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that the agency continues to receive adverse event reports related to selective androgen receptor modulators, commonly called SARMs. Social media posts by influencers and sellers of SARMs …
Image Español 简体中文 한국어 Tagalog Việt Scientists continue to work on developing potential drugs for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. The language used to describe potential drugs can be confusing. Here’s what some of those terms mean. What “ …
Image The milk section of the dairy case isn’t what it used to be. Along with milk, there’s a growing variety of plant-based milk alternatives. While many plant-based milk alternatives have the word “milk” in their name, the nutritional content can vary …
Image Español If you’ve ever had to give your cat a dose of medicine, you know that it can go sideways quickly. While no cat enjoys the process, some might be more cooperative depending on how the drug is given. For example, some cats tolerate taking pills …
Image Español Don’t Fall for False Claims When you’re browsing, one of the best ways to protect yourself from fake, and even possibly harmful, products is asking whether a claim sounds too good to be true, or if it contradicts what you’ve heard from …
Image Español Health care providers are reporting increases in deaths and hospitalizations related to intentional ingestion or inhalation of nitrite products for recreational use, including sexual experience enhancement. Commonly referred to as “poppers,” …
Image Español Anyone can save a life during an opioid overdose with naloxone, a front-line defense in the nation’s opioid crisis. Naloxone is a life-saving drug that, when sprayed into the nose or injected, quickly reverses the powerful effects of opioids …
Image Español The bad news: Heartworm disease can be fatal to dogs, cats, and ferrets. The good news: You can protect your pet from this disease. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure Heartworms can infect your pet year-round and preventing them …
Image Español You may not realize it, but most flour is a raw food. And it hasn’t been treated to kill any bacteria (germs) it may contain. Cooking and baking is what kills any bacteria in flour, as well as in raw eggs that are often used with it. To stay …
If you or someone in your household is allergic to sesame, an important change is taking place to help you quickly identify foods that contain sesame. As of January 1, 2023, sesame is required to be labeled as an allergen on packaged foods, including …
