FDA Press Releases

• Published on February 7, 2020 - 15:34 GMT

  

  Consejos básicos para cocinar a la parrilla: Evite las enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos.

  Las bacterias en los alimentos se multiplican más rápido a temperaturas de 40°F a 140°F, por eso, la inocuidad alimentaria es especialmente importante English Ésta es la estación de los picnics, las parrilladas y otras fiestas al aire libre. Pero comer al …

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• Published on February 6, 2020 - 19:58 GMT

  

  La FDA advierte contra el uso de silicona inyectable para delinear y mejorar la figura

  English ¿Está considerando la posibilidad de hacerse una intervención para delinear o aumentar el tamaño de ciertas partes de su cuerpo? Tenga cuidado de no usar silicona inyectable para delinear la figura ni ningún otro producto no sancionado para …

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• Published on December 26, 2019 - 19:50 GMT

  

  Algunos medicamentos para dormir pueden afectar su capacidad para conducir

  English Muchas personas toman sedantes para poder dormir. La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) recuerda a los consumidores que algunos medicamentos para tratar el insomnio pueden reducir su capacidad de estar alerta a  la mañana siguiente de …

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• Published on December 26, 2019 - 19:50 GMT

  

  Caffeine and Kids: FDA Takes a Closer Look

  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that, in response to a trend in which caffeine is being added to a growing number of products, the agency will investigate the safety of caffeine in food products, particularly its effects on children …

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• Published on December 21, 2019 - 13:54 GMT

  

  Verdad o Mito: lo que debe saber sobre cómo dejar de fumar y los medicamentos de ayuda

  English El consumo de tabaco es la principal causa evitable de muerte en los Estados Unidos, con más de 480,000 muertes anuales. Casi el 70 por ciento de los fumadores actuales afirman que desean dejar de fumar, pero conseguirlo puede ser difícil y a …

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• Published on December 5, 2019 - 21:22 GMT

  No es demasiado tarde para vacunarse contra la gripe

  Image English ¿Aún no se vacuna contra la gripe? Todavía está a tiempo. Y sigue habiendo buenas razones para hacerlo. La gripe, más formalmente conocida como influenza, es una enfermedad viral grave que puede llevar a una hospitalización e incluso a la …

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• Published on November 18, 2019 - 14:58 GMT

  

  Is It a Cold or the Flu? Prevention, Symptoms, Treatments

  Warning Signs of Severe Flu Seek medical care if you aren’t getting any better. Signs of trouble can include: In children: Fast breathing or trouble breathing Bluish skin color Not drinking enough fluids Not waking up or not interacting Being so irritable …

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• Published on November 6, 2019 - 20:54 GMT

  Medical Device Cybersecurity: What You Need to Know

  Image Pacemakers, insulin pumps and other medical devices are becoming more advanced. Most contain software and connect to the internet, hospital networks, your mobile phone, or other devices to share information. So, it is important to make sure medical …

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• Published on November 4, 2019 - 12:20 GMT

  

  Cuatro consejos para dejar de fumar

    Si está pensando en dejar de fumar o ha intentado dejarlo en el pasado sin éxito, la nueva campaña de educación para dejar de fumar de la FDA  EveryTryCounts.gov,  disponible sólo en inglés, le ofrece ayuda.   English ¿Cuáles son sus propósitos de Año …

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• Published on October 11, 2019 - 18:18 GMT

  FDA’s Forensic Chemistry Center Playing Critical Role in Vaping Illness Investigation

  Image Caption Forensic Chemistry Center scientists using devices in the analysis of vaping fluid samples. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s mission to protect the public health often depends on the agency’s laboratories being able to quickly and …

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• Published on August 15, 2019 - 21:13 GMT

  

  Combating Antibiotic Resistance

  Learn more about why you may not need antibiotics when you're sick and the problems antibiotics can cause if taken unnecessarily. Antibiotics are drugs used for treating infections caused by bacteria. Also known as antimicrobial drugs, antibiotics have …

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• Published on June 28, 2019 - 15:15 GMT

  Plan, Prepare and Protect Your Pet Before, During and After an Emergency

  They make us laugh. They are usually waiting for us when we get home from work and school. They give us unconditional love. They are often our best friends. And they depend on us for everything: food, water, healthcare. They are our pets and part of the …

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• Published on June 15, 2019 - 22:44 GMT

  ¿Usa un “vaporizador”? Consulte estos consejos de cómo mantener los ‘líquidos electrónicos’ alejados de los niños

  ¿Usa un “vaporizador”? Proteja a los niños. Mantenga los líquidos electrónicos fuera de su alcance. English Como los cigarrillos electrónicos (también llamados “e-cigarretes” o “vapes”) se han vuelto más populares, más niños se ven accidentalmente …

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• Published on June 15, 2019 - 17:47 GMT

  Cómo usar de manera segura los medidores de glucosa y las tiras reactivas para la diabetes

  El uso de un glucómetro o medidor de glucosa para vigilar y controlar el nivel de azúcar en la sangre es parte de la vida diaria de millones de personas con diabetes. Los medidores de glucosa y las tiras reactivas son dispositivos médicos controlados por …

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• Published on June 14, 2019 - 19:03 GMT

  Cosmetics

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• Published on May 28, 2019 - 18:03 GMT

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• Published on May 23, 2019 - 17:33 GMT

  Food

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• Published on May 16, 2019 - 16:57 GMT

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

  Español When you buy soaps and body washes, do you reach for products labeled “antibacterial” hoping they’ll keep your family safer? Do you think those products will lower your risk of getting sick, spreading germs or being infected? According to the U.S. …

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• Published on May 3, 2019 - 01:08 GMT

  Vacunas, Sangre y Productos Biológicos

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• Published on May 3, 2019 - 01:08 GMT

  Salud Infantil

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