Lyme Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment for People and Pets How to Safely Remove a Tick Using fine-tipped tweezers, grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don't twist or jerk the tick. Your goal …
Español Get Consumer Updates by email. On this page: Take Medicine as Prescribed—with Input from Your Health Care Provider Keep a Medication List Be Aware of Potential Drug Interactions and Side Effects Review Medications with Your Health Care Provider …
Consumer Updates by email. Download PDF (190 K) Grapefruit juice and the actual grapefruit can be part of a healthy diet. Grapefruit has vitamin C and potassium—nutrients your body needs to work properly. But it isn’t good for you when it affects the way …
Get Consumer Updates by email. Manicures and pedicures can be pretty. The cosmetic products used, such as nail polishes and nail polish removers, also must be safe—and are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA also regulates devices …
Get Consumer Updates by email. Sun safety is always in season, and it’s important to protect your skin from sun damage throughout the year, no matter the weather. Why? Exposure to the sun can cause sunburn, skin aging (such as skin spots, wrinkles, or “ …
Removing a tattoo isn’t as easy as it might seem. It can be painful, and risks include possible scarring and infection. But when done by a trained dermatologist, laser surgery can be safe and effective. Want to remove a tattoo? Talk to your dermatologist. …
Get Consumer Updates by email. Your buddy at the gym can’t say enough about the bodybuilding products he’s been taking to help build muscle mass and strength. You wonder, are they all safe to use? According to CDR Mark S. Miller, Pharm. D., a regulatory …
Get Consumer Updates by email. Can men get breast cancer? Yes. Although breast cancer is a disease usually associated with women, men get it too. Because male breast cancer is rare, there is very limited information on how to treat men diagnosed with the …
Get Consumer Updates by email. Your dentist tells you that you need braces, bringing back not-so-fond memories of kids being called “Metal Mouth.” Take heart. Braces have evolved over the years and new alternatives in both look and materials are available …
Get Consumer Updates by email. En Español The pollen count is sky-high. You’re sneezing, your eyes are itching, and you feel miserable. Seasonal allergies are real diseases that can interfere with work, school or recreation. Allergies can also trigger or …
To help protect your skin and eyes while outside, wear sunglasses, a hat, and broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. Get Consumer Updates by email. En Español Planning your next beach vacation? While having fun in the sun, consider these …
Pre-owned test strips can give incorrect results and may not be safe to use with your device. So the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends that you do not buy or sell previously owned glucose test strips. Talk to your health care provider if you are …
Español Get Consumer Updates by email. On this page: If you’re giving your baby breast milk, you probably know there can be times when a breast pump can come in handy. Breast pumps are medical devices regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. …
Get Consumer Updates by email. En Español Mother’s Day is a special time for new moms. But this can also be a stressful time for new parents—moms and dads—facing the responsibility of caring for a newborn or infant. Your health care provider can be a great …
Get Consumer Updates by E-mail Consumer Updates RSS Feed Download PDF (447 K) Q & A with Dianne Murphy, M.D. Dianne Murphy, M.D., is director of FDA’s Office of Pediatric Therapeutics. Dr. Murphy graduated from the Medical College of Virginia and …
Get Consumer Updates by email. Transformative advances in drug treatments approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are giving the 3.2 million Americans with chronic hepatitis C a chance for a longer, healthier life without the virus. That’s good …
Get Consumer Updates by email. Tattoos are more popular than ever. According to a 2015 Harris Poll, about 3 in 10 (or 29%) people surveyed have at least one tattoo. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is also seeing reports of people developing …
To confirm your status, talk to a health care provider about taking an FDA-approved or cleared test. Español Get Consumer Updates by email. April is National Minority Health Month. It’s a time to remember that health outcomes can be different among people …
Español 简体中文 한국어 Việt Tagalog Get Consumer Updates by email. Beware of products claiming to cure cancer on websites or social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram. According to Nicole Kornspan, M.P.H., a consumer safety officer at the U.S. Food …
Get Consumer Updates by email. Codeine and tramadol are opioid medicines that may be used to treat pain. Codeine is also in some cough and cold remedies. These medicines can cause life-threatening breathing problems in children. Some children and adults …
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