How to Buy Medicines Safely From an Online Pharmacy
How can you tell if an online pharmacy is operating legally? The FDA’s BeSafeRx site can help you identify and…
The Facts on Tampons—and How to Use Them Safely
Tampons are medical devices regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. If you or a loved one uses them,…
A Fresh Take on What “Healthy” Means on Food Packages
To help consumers build nutritious diets, the FDA updated the nutritional requirements a food must meet to use the claim…
Think Before You Ink: Tattoo Safety
More people are getting tattoos and permanent makeup, and some have developed infections from contaminated inks, or had bad reactions…
Skip the Antibacterial Soap; Use Plain Soap and Water
There isn’t sufficient evidence to show that OTC antibacterial soaps are better at preventing illness than washing with plain soap…
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…
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…