Is It Really "FDA Approved"? Part 2. Here are 10 more facts about how the FDA works to protect public health. Fact #11: The FDA regulates dermal fillers as medical devices. Dermal fillers are gel-like substances injected under the skin to create …
Image You may have seen news or online content about chemicals in our foods. Perhaps you’re wondering, is a food safe to eat if it contains chemicals? All our food — like everything in the world — is made up of chemicals. The presence of a chemical alone …
Image Español You have flu symptoms, so you’ve been getting some relief by taking a cough and flu medicine every few hours. Late in the day, you have a headache and think about grabbing a couple of acetaminophen tablets (Tylenol, paracetamol and panadol) …
Español Is It Really "FDA Approved"? Maybe you’ve seen these words on a company’s website or in a commercial promoting a product or treatment. Here are some facts about products that are, and aren’t, FDA approved. Fact #1: Generic medicines work …
Image Español As the number of people diagnosed with diabetes continues to grow, an increasing number of products marketed under the guise of “dietary supplements” or “over-the-counter drugs” promising to prevent, treat, and even cure diabetes are being …
Español Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are special for parents. But they can also be stressful times for new moms and dads caring for a newborn or infant. Your health care provider can be a great resource. A good time to check in is during preventive “well- …
La FDA actúa para proteger a los niños de los riesgos graves de los ingredientes opiáceos que contienen algunos productos recetados para la tos y el resfriado al revisar las etiquetas para limitar el uso pediátrico. Más información (en ingles). English La …
1. Find out the name of your medication. Rather than simply letting your doctor write a prescription and send you on your way, be sure to ask the name of the medication. "This way you'll notice if the pharmacy gives you something different," …
Image Español Thought there was no hope for treating your migraine headaches? Don’t give up. Migraines are headaches with intense pulsing or throbbing pain in one area of the head, along with nausea or vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. A …
Image Español For the latest FDA information on drug shortages, visit this page. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a condition that often begins between ages 3 and 6, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. And …
Image Español If you’re bothered by bumps on your skin, don’t try to diagnose yourself or treat your condition with products that haven’t been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Instead, visit a health care professional for a proper …
Español There are many risks from indoor tanning devices: Using sunlamp products such as indoor tanning beds or booths exposes you to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and increases your risk of eye injury, skin damage, and skin cancer—including melanoma, the …
Cleaning contacts with hydrogen peroxide solutions takes special care. Follow all directions to avoid stinging, burning and possible damage to your eyes. Image Español If you wear contact lenses, the way you clean and disinfect them can affect your vision …
Español 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 adult who vapes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration …
Image Español Tattoos are more popular than ever. About 30% of all Americans, and 40% of those aged 18-34 years old, have at least one tattoo, according to polling by the firm Ipsos. While state and local authorities oversee the practice of tattooing, …
Image English Ya sea para reducir la cantidad de calorías que consumen o por cualquier otro motivo, algunas personas eligen edulcorantes diferentes del azúcar. Los edulcorantes como el aspartamo, la sucralosa y las sustancias derivadas de la estevia, por …
Image Español Whether it’s to cut down on the number of calories they consume or any of a variety of other reasons, some people choose sweeteners other than sugar. Sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose, and stevia-derived substances, for example, are …
Español How can I report problems with tobacco products? The Safety Reporting Portal (SRP) allows you to tell the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products about health, quality, or safety issues with tobacco products, including …
Image English Todo paciente debe hacer ciertas preguntas al recibir una nueva receta. Esto es especialmente importante cuando su médico, su dentista u otro profesional de la salud le prescriben un opiáceo, tal como hidrocodona, oxicodona, codeína o morfina …
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that the agency continues to receive adverse event reports related to selective androgen receptor modulators, commonly called SARMs. Social media posts by influencers and sellers of SARMs …
