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Consider treating teething pain by rubbing your infants’ gums with a clean finger or with a teething ring made of firm rubber (not frozen). Read this article and watch the videos to learn more. Subscribe: FDA Consumer Health Information Teething is normal …
Subscribe: FDA Consumer Health Information Your soon-to-be 6-year-old wants you to bake an elaborate birthday cake in the shape of a fairy-tale castle, complete with rainbows, unicorns, and a princess for her party. You’ve found a cake-decoration video …
Subscribe: FDA Consumer Health Information Do you drink just one cup of coffee or tea first thing in the morning, hoping the caffeine in it will jump-start your day? Do you follow it up with a caffeinated beverage or two and then drink several more cups of …
Subscribe: FDA Consumer Health Information Although most colds in children don’t cause serious complications, they can cause anxiety in parents and caregivers. And colds are among the top reasons children visit a doctor. Both non-prescription (over-the- …
Subscribe: FDA Consumer Health Information Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes the airways to become inflamed and narrow. Symptoms of an asthma attack can include coughing, wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, and …
Subscribe: FDA Consumer Health Information The Nutrition Facts label that you may read when buying packaged foods or preparing a meal has undergone a makeover. It’s been updated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reflect updated scientific …
Subscribe: FDA Consumer Health Information Español Can carrying around a brochure help save your life? Yes, if it's the “My Medicines” brochure offered by FDA’s Office of Women's Health (OWH). It’s designed to help consumers track the medications …
Subscribe: FDA Consumer Health Information Español Federal health officials estimate that nearly 48 million people are sickened by food contaminated with harmful germs each year, and some of the causes might surprise you. Although most people know animal …
Tampons—shown within an applicator on the left and outside of an applicator on the right—are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as medical devices. Subscribe: FDA Consumer Health Information If you use tampons during your period (also …
Subscribe: FDA Consumer Health Information The bad news: Heartworm disease can be fatal to dogs, cats, and ferrets. The good news: You can protect your pet from this disease. “It’s a preventable disease, which is why it’s so frustrating as a practitioner …
This gluten-free banana bread was made with almond flour instead of regular flour. Plain nuts are also a gluten-free option. Subscribe: FDA Consumer Health Information Español In August 2013, the Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule that …
See examples of what the menu labeling may look like on Flickr. Subscribe: FDA Consumer Health Information Did you know that food and beverages consumed away from home contribute a lot of calories to our diets — as much as one-third of a person’s daily …
Do you vape? Protect children. Keep them away from e-liquids. As e-cigarettes (also called “vapes”) have become more popular, more children are being accidentally exposed to nicotine-containing e-liquids—which can cause injury and even death. If you’re an …
Subscribe: FDA Consumer Health Information Consumers need to beware of products to lighten or whiten their complexion. These products, which include both injectable skin whitening and skin bleaching products, are potentially unsafe and ineffective, and …
Traumatic brain injury, which includes concussions, can happen in a variety of situations. And everyone is at risk, especially children and older adults. Subscribe: FDA Consumer Health Information A car accident. A football tackle. An unfortunate fall. …
Subscribe: FDA Consumer Health Information Ever been tempted to buy your medicines from an online pharmacy or another website? Protect yourself and your family by using caution when buying medicine online. There are many pharmacy websites that operate …
Subscribe: FDA Consumer Health Information En Español Haven’t had your flu shot 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 …
Subscribe: FDA Consumer Health Information Most people have had an X-ray taken at some time during their lives — perhaps checking for a possible broken bone or during a visit to the dentist. X-ray exams provide important information to physicians about …
If you’re thinking about quitting or have tried to quit in the past without success, the FDA’s new smoking cessation education campaign at EveryTryCounts.gov offers support. Español Subscribe: FDA Consumer Health Information What are your New Year’s …
