http://www.fda.gov/ en http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/combating-antibiotic-resistance Misuse and overuse of antibiotics have contributed to antibiotic resistance, a phenomenon that reduces or eliminates the effectiveness of antibiotics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:50:28 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/combating-antibiotic-resistance http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/how-report-problems-e-cigarettes-cigarettes-cigars-or-other-tobacco-products-fda Safety Reporting Portal allows you to tell FDA about health, quality, or safety issues with tobacco products, including products containing nicotine from any source. Reports about tobacco-related health or product problems can help FDA to identify and monitor known and emerging safety issues. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:43:03 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/how-report-problems-e-cigarettes-cigarettes-cigars-or-other-tobacco-products-fda http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/drugs Consumer articles about over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:21:06 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/drugs http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/nutrition The Nutrition Facts Label on food packaging is an important and easy way to get essential information to help you make healthy food choices. These FDA Consumer Updates are also a great resource for more nutrition facts, and other helpful information about the food you eat. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:19:45 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/nutrition http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/dietary-supplements Dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA as food, not as drugs. However, many dietary supplements contain ingredients that have strong biological effects which may conflict with a medicine you are taking or a medical condition you may have. Products containing hidden drugs are also sometimes fal Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:18:32 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/dietary-supplements http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/ivermectin-and-covid-19 There continues to be interest in a drug called ivermectin for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 in humans. The FDA has not authorized or approved ivermectin for use in preventing or treating COVID-19 in humans or animals. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:08:08 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/ivermectin-and-covid-19 http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/animal-veterinary Consumer articles from FDA about animal health and veterinary medicine. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:04:34 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/animal-veterinary http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/vaccines-protect-children-harmful-infectious-diseases If you have questions about vaccines, visit the FDA’s guide for parents and caregivers. It describes the routinely administered vaccines for children and provides answers to commonly asked questions. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 11:10:00 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/vaccines-protect-children-harmful-infectious-diseases http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/beware-fraudulent-coronavirus-tests-vaccines-and-treatments Fraudulent products that claim to cure, treat, or prevent COVID-19 haven’t been evaluated by the FDA for safety and effectiveness and might be dangerous to you and your family. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:37:56 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/beware-fraudulent-coronavirus-tests-vaccines-and-treatments http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/childrens-health Kids aren't just small adults. From diet and nutrition to their reactions to medicine, their bodies are unique. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:09:48 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/childrens-health http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/food-safe-if-it-has-chemicals Assessing the safety of additives and other chemicals in food includes scientific study of how much of a chemical is in a food and how much we're likely to eat. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:57:18 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/food-safe-if-it-has-chemicals http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/keeping-your-milk-safe-grass-glass A look at what makes your milk and dairy safe, and the 100-year history behind it. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:56:59 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/keeping-your-milk-safe-grass-glass http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/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 them. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:14:04 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/vaccines-blood-biologics http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/where-and-how-dispose-unused-medicines The best way to dispose of your expired, unwanted, or unused medicines is through a drug take back program. Or you can do it at home. Check the FDA flush list. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:04:11 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/where-and-how-dispose-unused-medicines http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/medical-devices Consumer articles about medical devices. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 10:03:33 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/medical-devices http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/cosmetics Consumer articles about cosmetics. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:10:21 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/cosmetics http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/colorectal-cancer-what-you-should-know-about-screening Doctors recommend most people start screening for colorectal cancer at age 45, and before age 45 for some people at higher risk. There are several FDA-reviewed and approved or cleared choices for colorectal cancer screening. Find out which one is best for you. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:34:39 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/colorectal-cancer-what-you-should-know-about-screening http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/know-which-medication-right-your-seasonal-allergies 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 your life. The FDA regulates prescription and nonprescription medications that offer allergy relief. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:20:54 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/know-which-medication-right-your-seasonal-allergies http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/allergy-relief-your-child When a child’s sniffles and sneezes won’t go away for weeks, the cause might be allergies. The FDA regulates prescription and OTC medicines that offer allergy relief, plus allergen extracts to diagnose and treat allergies. Read and follow the directions when giving any medicine to children. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:26:01 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/allergy-relief-your-child http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/some-medicines-and-driving-dont-mix Most medications won’t affect your ability to drive safely. But some do. The FDA advises to make sure you know if your prescription or over-the-counter medication can cause side-effects that may make it unsafe to drive. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:22:45 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/some-medicines-and-driving-dont-mix