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Published on September 9, 2020 - 13:50 GMT

Perro bueno, alimento malo: alimentos para las personas que son malos para su perro

English Subscríbase para recibir artículos para el consumidor en español por email. Si considera al perro de la familia, pues, como de la familia—y no duda en arrojarle un trozo de su plato de vez en cuando, tenga cuidado. Algunos alimentos destinados para …

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Published on September 9, 2020 - 13:50 GMT

Don't Get Burned: Stay Away From Ear Candles

Although ear candles may come with safety instructions as shown above, there is no evidence these devices work as directed. But they do carry risks of serious injury, including burns to the face, ear, and ear canal, and clogging of the ear canal with hot …

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Published on September 9, 2020 - 13:50 GMT

Las campañas de la FDA para la prevención del tabaquismo llegan hasta donde “viven” los adolescentes

Fresh Empire es la agencia's primer intento de focalización, poblaciones multiculturales insuficientemente atendidas, incluyendo afroamericanos, hispanos, y la juventud americana Asiático / Islas del Pacífico. English Si cree que fumar forma parte de …

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Published on September 9, 2020 - 13:50 GMT

No se deje engañar por estafas del fraude de la salud

Baje esta imagen en alta resolución en Flickr. Cómo detectar una estafa: CURA DE TODO! Para enfermedades no relacionadas CURA MÁGICA! Solo en días REMEDIO ANCESTRAL! O fórmula secreta REVOLUCIONARIO! O nueva ciencia RESULTADOS SORPRENDENTES! Difíciles de …

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Published on September 9, 2020 - 13:50 GMT

Mezclar medicamentos y suplementos alimenticios puede poner en peligro su salud

English Subscríbase para recibir artículos para el consumidor en español por email. Cuando toma medicamentos recetados o de venta sin receta (OTC, por sus siglas en inglés), ¿incluye usted también vitaminas, minerales u otros suplementos alimenticios? ¿Ha …

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Published on September 9, 2020 - 13:50 GMT

La FDA se compromete a proteger la salud de los niños al ayudar a reducir su exposición a la radiación de rayos X

English La mayoría de las personas se ha sacado una radiografía en algún momento de su vida, tal vez para verificar un posible hueso roto o durante una visita al dentista. Los exámenes radiográficos proporcionan información importante a los médicos sobre …

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Published on August 27, 2020 - 17:17 GMT

What To Know If Your Child Wants Contact Lenses

Image These days, eyeglasses can look pretty cool. Still, the day may come when your child asks you for contact lenses. There are pros to consider — and cons. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates contact lenses and certain contact lens care …

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Published on August 24, 2020 - 20:27 GMT

Is Your Hand Sanitizer on FDA’s List of Products You Should Not Use?

One of the best ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to wash your hands with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at …

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Published on August 12, 2020 - 13:45 GMT

Help Stop the Spread of Coronavirus and Protect Your Family

Image Español 简体中文 The COVID-19 pandemic requires that we remain vigilant in our everyday lives. We can each take some simple steps to help slow the spread of coronavirus disease and protect ourselves, our families and our communities. The steps are: …

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Published on July 29, 2020 - 22:09 GMT

Dark Chocolate and Milk Allergies

Examples of messages found on some dark chocolate products. Español NOTE: This Consumer Update sheds light on the results of an FDA study on milk in dark chocolate. If you’re allergic to milk and you love dark chocolate, how do you know whether you can …

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Published on July 13, 2020 - 18:02 GMT

Avoid Dangerous HCG Diet Products

Image Anyone who has ever been on a diet knows there are sensible ways to lose weight, including eating a balanced diet and exercising. There are also reckless ways to shed pounds, such as fads and diet aids that promise rapid weight loss but often …

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Published on June 23, 2020 - 17:25 GMT

Facts About In-Home HIV Testing

Image Español It’s estimated that 1.1 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV. And some of those people — about one in seven — don’t know they have it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). HIV screening is key to …

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Published on June 23, 2020 - 13:26 GMT

Getting Smarter about Food Safety: The Pandemic and Lessons Learned

Image Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the experts at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have learned valuable lessons that will help shape our work to create a more digital, transparent and safer food system for you and your family. In the coming …

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Published on June 18, 2020 - 18:36 GMT

Primera prueba rápida casera de autoexamen para el VIH aprobada

Image English La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA en inglés) ha aprobado OraQuick Prueba Casera para el VIH, una prueba rápida de uso en casa pare el VIH que no requiere enviar una muestra a un laboratorio para su análisis. La prueba …

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Published on June 16, 2020 - 18:47 GMT

Kefauver-Harris Amendments Revolutionized Drug Development

Image President John F. Kennedy hands Sen. Estes Kefauver the pen he used to sign the 1962 Amendments to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act. Those looking on include Frances Kelsey, second from left, the FDA medical officer who refused to …

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Published on May 29, 2020 - 20:15 GMT

Understanding the Regulatory Terminology of Potential Preventions and Treatments for COVID-19

Image There’s a lot of confusion about which medical products might work to prevent or treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Scientists are working hard to develop a number of potential drugs for the prevention or treatment of coronavirus, but none …

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Published on May 15, 2020 - 19:50 GMT

Coronavirus Testing Basics

You’ve probably heard a lot about coronavirus testing recently. If you think you have coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and need a test, contact your health care provider immediately. The FDA has been working around the clock to increase the availability …

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Published on May 6, 2020 - 14:49 GMT

Your Animal Is Sick. Was It Something They Ate? Vet-LIRN May Be Able to Help

Your family’s beloved “Fluffy” has gotten sick after eating a certain food, and neither you nor your veterinarian is sure if that food, or something else, is the cause. What happened? And is your animal the only one that’s sick, or are there others? Vet- …

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Published on May 1, 2020 - 21:12 GMT

¿Jabón antibacteriano? No lo necesita; use agua y un jabón normal

Image English Cuando compra jabones y geles de baño, ¿busca usted los productos que dicen “antibacteriano” en la etiqueta con la esperanza de que mantendrán más segura a su familia? ¿Cree que estos productos reducirán su riesgo de enfermarse, propagar …

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Published on April 30, 2020 - 16:14 GMT

Helpful Questions and Answers about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Your Pets

Image You have probably seen and heard a lot about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to keep you and your family safe. But what about the other, furrier members of the family—your pets? Below, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration offers some questions …

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