Medication Errors Happen to Pets, Too
With pets, as with people, medication errors can happen throughout the treatment process, and your animal’s health can be harmed. Learn about the kinds of…
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FDA 101: How to Use the Consumer Complaint System and MedWatch
If you have a complaint about a product regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the agency wants to hear about it.
A Fresh Take on What “Healthy” Means on Food Packages
To help consumers build nutritious diets, the FDA updated the nutritional requirements a food must meet to use the claim “healthy” on the package.
Avoid Dangerous HCG Diet Products
FDA advises consumers to avoid human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) weight-loss products.
Treating and Preventing Head Lice
Head lice affect millions of children every year. Although head lice are a year-round problem, cases usually peak during back-to-school time. FDA-approved treatments for head…
A Recipe for Danger: Social Media Challenges Involving Medicines
Social media trends and peer pressure can be a dangerous combination to children, especially when involving misusing medicines. Nonprescription drugs are readily available in many…
FDA Warns of Use of Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) Among Teens, Young Adults
Targeting teenagers and young adults, videos on social media platforms promote the unsafe use of SARMs to improve physical appearance, gain muscle mass, or increase…
FDA Pharmacists Help You Use Medicines Safely
Whether at your local pharmacy or the FDA, pharmacists help patients achieve the best possible outcome when taking drugs. Pharmacists are a bridge between the…
Watch Out for False Promises About So-Called Alzheimer’s Cures
Unfortunately, when faced with a serious health issue, even the most rational person can be led to believe implausible Alzheimer cure claims.
Flour Is a Raw Food and Other Safety Facts
Eating raw (uncooked) flour, dough or batter could make you sick. Most flour is raw and is not treated to kill germs. Never eat or…