Keep Your Dogs and Cats Safe From Holiday Hazards
From tinsel to table scraps, holiday hazards for pets abound. Here are some tips to help you keep them safe.
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Beware of Illegally Marketed Diabetes Treatments, Fraudulent Pharmacies
Consumers with diabetes risk serious health complications by choosing illegally marketed diabetes products, which also may be dangerous in and of themselves. Learn about the…
Infant Formula: Safety Do’s and Don’ts
The FDA advises parents and caregivers to not make or feed homemade infant formula to infants. Homemade infant formula recipes have not been evaluated by…
Eating Too Much Salt? Ways to Cut Back…Gradually
Reducing your salt intake is one way to improve your health. Here are four steps to help you cut back gradually.
5 Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults
As we age, physical changes can affect the way our body handles medications and how medicines work, which can lead to complications. Even if your…
Taking Z-drugs for Insomnia? Know the Risks
If you’re lying awake night after night, unable to sleep, you may want to talk to your health care professional about it. They may prescribe…
What to Know About Breast Implants
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates breast implants as medical devices. Get the latest information to help you make an informed decision about whether…
Vaccines, Blood & Biologics
From blood to vaccines, FDA protects and advances the public health by ensuring that biological products are safe, effective, and available to those who need…
Focusing on Contact Lens Safety
In addition to offering flexibility and convenience, contacts help correct a variety of vision disorders. But contact lenses also present potential risks. See these safety…
Contact Lenses: Safe Use of Hydrogen Peroxide Solution
Cleaning contacts with hydrogen peroxide solutions takes special care. Follow all directions to avoid stinging, burning and possible damage to your eyes.