Los consumidores tienen una función que cumplir, sobre todo cuando manipulan los alimentos en el hogar. Image English Las fiestas, las cenas familiares, y otras reuniones en las que se sirve comida son parte de la alegría de las fiestas. Pero las risas …
Español Haven’t had your flu vaccine yet? It’s not too late. And there are still good reasons to get one. Flu — more formally known as influenza — is a serious viral disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death. Every flu season is different, …
Image English Aproximadamente 40 millones de estadounidenses usan lentes de contacto o pupilentes. Además de ofrecer flexibilidad, comodidad y una imagen “sin anteojos”, los lentes de contacto ayudan a corregir diversos trastornos de la vista, entre ellos …
Warning Signs of Severe Flu Seek medical care if you aren’t getting any better. Signs of trouble can include: In children: Fast breathing or trouble breathing Bluish skin color Not drinking enough fluids Not waking up or not interacting Being so irritable …
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Image Pacemakers, insulin pumps and other medical devices are becoming more advanced. Most contain software and connect to the internet, hospital networks, your mobile phone, or other devices to share information. So, it is important to make sure medical …
Tobacco comes in many forms, from cigars and cigarettes to smokeless tobacco and dissolvable nicotine products. FDA works to reduce the use of these products, and the harm that they cause. To learn more read these Consumer Updates. Content current as of: …
Si está pensando en dejar de fumar o ha intentado dejarlo en el pasado sin éxito, la nueva campaña de educación para dejar de fumar de la FDA EveryTryCounts.gov, disponible sólo en inglés, le ofrece ayuda. English ¿Cuáles son sus propósitos de Año …
Image Although breast cancer is a disease usually associated with women, men can get it too. Because male breast cancer is rare, there is very limited information on how to treat men diagnosed with the disease. “In the absence of better information to …
Should I get breast implants? Should they be saline or silicone? Which style? How much monitoring is needed after surgery? Those are common questions people have when considering breast implants. That’s why the U.S. Food and Drug Administration offers the …
Image Cannabis and Cannabis-derived products have become increasingly available in recent years, with new and different types of products appearing all the time. These products raise questions and concerns for many consumers. And if you are pregnant or …
Image Caption Forensic Chemistry Center scientists using devices in the analysis of vaping fluid samples. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s mission to protect the public health often depends on the agency’s laboratories being able to quickly and …
Help keep kids smiling—and tobacco-free. Report tobacco sales violations to the FDA. Español Because teens’ brains are still developing, it may be easier for them to become addicted to nicotine. In fact, as little as one cigarette a month is all it takes …
FDA strengthens warning to public to stop using THC-containing vaping products and any vaping products obtained off the street. Image Audience: Consumers and family members of consumers who use vaping products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (or THC), a …
Image Kids are back to school, which, for many parents, means making sure epinephrine prescription products are available and ready to use when needed—including during the school day. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to make sure patients …
English Los genes en las células de su cuerpo desempeñan una función importante en su salud. De hecho, un gen o genes defectuosos pueden enfermarlo. Teniendo esto en cuenta, por décadas los científicos han estado buscando maneras de modificar genes o de …
English Cómo quitar con seguridad una garrapata Use unas pinzas de punta fina, sujete la garrapata tan cerca de la superficie de la piel como sea posible.. Tire hacia arriba ejerciendo una presión constante y uniforme. No tuerza ni gire la garrapata. Su …
Learn more about why you may not need antibiotics when you're sick and the problems antibiotics can cause if taken unnecessarily. Antibiotics are drugs used for treating infections caused by bacteria. Also known as antimicrobial drugs, antibiotics have …
The FDA warns you not to drink sodium chlorite products such as Miracle Mineral Solution. These products can make you sick. Image If you’re drinking “Miracle” or “Master” Mineral Solution or other sodium chlorite products, stop now. The U.S. Food and Drug …
Before recommending a medical device, health care providers will probably want their patients to have tried lifestyle changes that include healthy eating and increased physical activity. Even if a person is prescribed a weight loss or weight management …
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