- by FDAInformación para el consumidor sobre la seguridad de los suplementos dietéticos.
- by FDATenga cuidado con las afirmaciones falsas sobre los tratamientos para el Alzheimer.
- by FDAFrom 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.
- by FDAConsumer articles about medical devices.
- by FDAConsumer articles about over-the-counter and prescription drugs.
- by FDAProstate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the U.S. and the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths. African-American men are more likely to get prostate cancer and twice as likely to die from the disease than men of other races. The FDA regulates certain tests and treatments.
- by FDAKids 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.
- by FDAGetting vaccinated in the fall can lower your chances of getting the flu. Haven’t had your flu shot yet? It’s not too late. Every flu season is different. Your best defense against the flu is to get a vaccine every year.
- by FDATobacco comes in many forms, from cigars and cigarettes to smokeless tobacco and dissolvable nicotine products. FDA works to reduce the use of these products, and the harm that they cause. To learn more read these Consumer Updates.
- by FDAEasy-to-understand information about the different types of coronavirus tests
- by FDAAccording to scientists at the FDA, caffeine can be part of a healthy diet for most people, but too much caffeine may pose a danger to your health. Depending on factors such as body weight, medications you may take, and individual sensitivity, “too much” can vary from person to person.
- by FDATimely articles and multimedia content about food and food-safety.
- by FDAThe 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.
- by FDAA common skin infection that some people try to self-diagnose and treat is molluscum contagiosum. But by doing so, you run the risk of delaying the diagnosis and treatment of a potentially serious condition. The FDA has not approved any nonprescription products for the treatment of molluscum.
- by FDAWhether at your local pharmacy or the FDA, pharmacists help patients achieve the best possible outcome when taking drugs. Pharmacists are a bridge between the patient and their prescriber. They are experts at interpreting information for patients.
- by FDAIf you’re allergic to one of the nine major food allergens, learn to look for your allergen on the food label.
- by FDAStudies show that the number of children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continues to rise. The FDA has approved two types of medications – stimulants and non-stimulants – to help reduce the symptoms of ADHD and improve functioning in children as young as age 6.
- by FDAIt's important to safeguard your food, water, medicine and pets before, during and after any severe weather event.
- by FDACan you bring foreign drugs into the U.S.? Or refill a foreign prescription at a U.S. pharmacy? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration can help you understand the rules for flying with medications or shipping them from overseas.
- by FDAThe FDA has approved biosimilar medications to treat conditions such as chronic skin and bowel diseases, arthritis, kidney conditions, macular degeneration, and some cancers. Biosimilars are as safe and effective as the original biologic. Both are rigorously and thoroughly evaluated by the FDA.