For Consumers

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Is Food Safe if it Has Chemicals?

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?

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Consejos útiles para los consumidores de la FDA

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Consumer Updates

Science-based health and safety information you can trust

Minority Health and Health Equity

Easy-to-use and culturally-appropriate resources on minority health, health disparities, and more

Women's Health

Easy-to-read health materials in English and Spanish

Protect Yourself - Health Fraud Scams

Buying medicines online, health fraud, warnings and enforcement, safety alerts, and reporting problems to FDA

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10 Facts about What FDA Does and Does Not Approve

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.

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Keeping Your Milk Safe From the Grass to the Glass

A look at what makes your milk and dairy safe, and the 100-year history behind it.

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Vaccination Is the Best Protection Against Measles

Measles is one of the most contagious respiratory diseases in the world that has the potential to be life-threatening. It is caused by a virus and is still common in many countries.

Sleepless Nights? Insomnia Medication Risks and Benefits

Taking Z-drugs for Insomnia? Know the Risks

ZZZZZ. Remember sleeping through the night? Not lately? If you’re lying awake night after night, unable to sleep, you may want to talk to your health care professional about it.