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Know When and How to Use Antibiotics, and When to Skip Them

Antibiotics are powerful medications that save countless lives every day. But they’re not the answer for every illness. Antibiotics treat…

Know Your Treatment Options for COVID-19

Patients today have several treatment options to prevent hospitalization and other serious complications of COVID-19. The FDA has approved drug…

Food

Timely articles and multimedia content about food and food-safety.

Avoid Queso Fresco-Type Cheeses if You’re in High-Risk Groups

The FDA recommends pregnant people, adults over age 65, and people with weakened immune systems avoid queso fresco-type cheeses to…

Radiation-Emitting Products

From medical X-ray scanners used to see inside the body to surgical lasers used for cosmetic purposes or to improve…

Medical Devices

Consumer articles about medical devices.

Drugs

Consumer articles about over-the-counter and prescription drugs.

Dietary Supplements

Dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA as food, not as drugs. However, many dietary supplements contain ingredients that have…

Cosmetics

Consumer articles about cosmetics.

Vaccines, Blood & Biologics

From blood to vaccines, FDA protects and advances the public health by ensuring that biological products are safe, effective, and…