English Subscríbase para recibir artículos para el consumidor en español por email. Su tío ya entrado en años tiene problemas para oír y le cuesta trabajo entender una conversación; tanto así que se siente frustrado y excluido. Y sus audífonos no son de …
Español If you’re pregnant, you’ve no doubt been given a list of foods to avoid—undercooked meat, soft cheeses made from unpasteurized milk, and alcohol, to name a few. The good news is that there is a food you should have more of while pregnant and …
English Subscríbase para recibir artículos para el consumidor en español por email. Si ingiere alimentos contaminados con una bacteria llamada Listeria, podría sentirse tan mal que sería necesario ser hospitalizado. Y para ciertas personas vulnerables, la …
In English Cho dù là da của quý vị như thế nào, điều quan trọng là phải sử dụng các sản phẩm có ích cho da và không làm tổn thương da. Nhưng khi quý vị đi qua các gian hàng trưng bày sản phẩm hỗ trợ làm đẹp, Cơ Quan Quản Lý Thực Phẩm và Dược Phẩm cảnh báo …
Update: September 26, 2017; A federal judge ordered a New Jersey company that sold injectable skin whitening and other beauty products to stop selling and recall some of its products because they are unapproved new drugs that may be unsafe, putting …
La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los Estados Unidos financia investigaciones que pueden ayudar a mejorar la comprensión de las disparidades de salud entre las minorías raciales y étnicas y está comprometida a proteger la salud pública de …
English Bien sea a causa de la gripe o alergias estacionales, la diabetes o la epilepsia, las mujeres embarazadas a menudo tienen que tomar medicamentos recetados. Los estudios demuestran que la mayoría de las mujeres toman al menos un medicamento durante …
La FDA exige que ciertos restaurantes publiquen conteos de calorías en los menús y tableros de menús. Mire el video a continuación, lea esta Artículo para el Consumidor y vea ejemplos de cómo se verá el etiquetado de menús en Flickr para aprender más. …
English Con la obesidad infantil en su nivel más alto jamás alcanzado, los padres de familia, las escuelas y hasta comunidades enteras se están sumando al movimiento para ayudar a los pequeños a comer más sanamente. Al recorrer los pasillos del …
Español Consumers can play a critical role in helping the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) assure children's access to safe medical products. Reporting to FDA such "adverse events" as unexpected, serious side effects, accidental exposure, …
If you are taking a medication, is it OK to drive? Most likely, yes. But the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises that it's best to be absolutely sure before you get behind the wheel. While most medications don't affect driving ability, some …
Español A lot has changed in the American diet since the Nutrition Facts label was introduced in 1993 to provide important nutrition information on food packages. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has brought this familiar rectangular box—one …
To find out if an over-the-counter medicine contains acetaminophen, look for “acetaminophen” on the Drug Facts label under the section called “Active Ingredient.” Get hi-res version of this photo on Flickr. You’re in the drug store, looking for a fever- …
The Nutrition Facts Label on food packaging is an important and easy way to get essential information to help you make healthy food choices. The following Consumer Updates are also a great resource for more nutrition facts, and other helpful information …
Your dog or cat is sick, and you head to the animal hospital. The veterinarian prescribes medications that you hope will make your friend better. But with pets, as with people, medication errors can happen. Pet owners may mistakenly be given the wrong …
If you use a CPAP machine at night to help you breathe during sleep, you know it can be difficult to keep up a regular cleaning schedule. A dirty CPAP machine contaminated with germs like viruses and bacteria can make you sick. So automated machines …
Biological products often represent the cutting edge of medical science and research. Also known as biologics, these products replicate natural substances such as enzymes, antibodies, or hormones in our bodies. Biological products can be composed of sugars …
Español Anyone who operates a vehicle of any type—car, bus, train, plane, or boat—needs to know there are over-the-counter medicines that can make you drowsy and can affect your ability to drive and operate machinery safely. Over-the-counter medicines are …
English Aunque parezca obvio, las mujeres embarazadas debieran ser particularmente cuidadosas y medir los riesgos y beneficios de tomar medicamentos. No todos los medicamentos son seguros para tomarlos durante el embarazo. Merece la pena hacer hincapié en …
From medical X-ray scanners used to see inside the body to surgical lasers used for cosmetic purposes or to improve eyesight, FDA ensures the safety and effectiveness of a wide range or products that emit radiation. To learn more, read these Consumer …
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