Focusing on Contact Lens Safety

In addition to offering flexibility and convenience, contacts help correct a variety of vision disorders. But contact lenses also present…

Contact Lenses: Safe Use of Hydrogen Peroxide Solution

Cleaning contacts with hydrogen peroxide solutions takes special care. Follow all directions to avoid stinging, burning and possible damage to…

FDA 101: Dietary Supplements

Dietary supplements can help improve health but can also have risks. Get the facts on supplements and how the FDA…

Tattoo Removal: Options and Results

How hard is it to remove a tattoo? What processes are used? Is it painful?

Dermal Filler Do’s and Don’ts for Wrinkles, Lips and More

Check out the FDA’s tips to safely use dermal fillers and learn the difference between dermal fillers and injectable botulinum…

Is Food Safe if it Has Chemicals?

Assessing the safety of additives and other chemicals in food includes scientific study of how much of a chemical is…

Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Other Poisonous Plants

Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are a hazard year-round. Here are tips for preventing and treating the itchy…

HIPAA Security Section 312 Changes

Earlier this week I provided a side-by-side comparison of the HIPAA section 308 changes.  Today I have a similar sheet…

Is It Really ‘FDA Approved’?

The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by regulating human drugs and biological products, animal drugs, medical devices, tobacco…

Summarized changes to Section 308 of HIPAA Security

Yesterday, I gave you the side-by-side comparison of changes to Section 308 in the new HIPAA Security rule.  Today, I…