Eating Too Much Salt? Ways to Cut Back…Gradually
Reducing your salt intake is one way to improve your health. Here are four steps to help you cut back…
5 Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults
As we age, physical changes can affect the way our body handles medications and how medicines work, which can lead…
Fluorouracil and Pet Safety
Fluorouracil, used to treat a variety of conditions, is deadly if ingested by your pet. Store this common medication where…
FDA-Approved Devices That Help Keep the Heart Beating
Cardiovascular devices (or heart devices) such as pacemakers and defibrillators have extended and improved the lives of millions of people…
Always Tired? You May Have Sleep Apnea
If you feel tired and exhausted when you wake up every morning you may have sleep apnea. Find out more…
Colorectal Cancer: What You Should Know About Screening
Doctors recommend most people start screening for colorectal cancer at age 45, and before age 45 for some people at…
Ivermectin and COVID-19
There continues to be interest in a drug called ivermectin for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 in humans. The…
How to Report Problems with E-Cigarettes, Cigarettes, Cigars, or Other Tobacco Products to the FDA
Safety Reporting Portal allows you to tell FDA about health, quality, or safety issues with tobacco products, including products containing…
Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun: From Sunscreen to Sunglasses
Sun safety is always in season. It’s important to protect your skin from sun damage throughout the year, no matter…
10 Facts about What FDA Does and Does Not Approve
Is It Really “FDA Approved”? Maybe you’ve seen these words on a company’s website or in a commercial promoting a…