Treating and Preventing Head Lice
Head lice affect millions of children every year. Although head lice are a year-round problem, cases usually peak during back-to-school…
A Recipe for Danger: Social Media Challenges Involving Medicines
Social media trends and peer pressure can be a dangerous combination to children, especially when involving misusing medicines. Nonprescription drugs…
FDA Warns of Use of Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) Among Teens, Young Adults
Targeting teenagers and young adults, videos on social media platforms promote the unsafe use of SARMs to improve physical appearance,…
FDA Pharmacists Help You Use Medicines Safely
Whether at your local pharmacy or the FDA, pharmacists help patients achieve the best possible outcome when taking drugs. Pharmacists…
Watch Out for False Promises About So-Called Alzheimer’s Cures
Unfortunately, when faced with a serious health issue, even the most rational person can be led to believe implausible Alzheimer…
Flour Is a 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…
Keep Your Dogs and Cats Safe From Holiday Hazards
From tinsel to table scraps, holiday hazards for pets abound. Here are some tips to help you keep them safe.
Beware of 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…
Have You Given Blood Lately?
The FDA works to ensure the safety of millions of units of blood and blood components donated in the U.S.…
Infant Formula: Safety Do’s and Don’ts
The FDA advises parents and caregivers to not make or feed homemade infant formula to infants. Homemade infant formula recipes…