FDA

FDA: Clinical Trial Participation

Clinical trials are research studies involving human volunteers to evaluate medical products like medications, vaccines, or devices for safety and effectiveness. These studies may also show which medical products or therapies work best for people with certain illnesses or for certain groups of people. Ensuring people from varied backgrounds join clinical trials is key to […]

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CDC

CDC: About Sodium and Health

KEY POINTS Health risks Eating too much sodium can increase your blood pressure and your risk for heart disease and stroke. Together, heart disease and stroke kill more Americans each year than any other cause. Most people eat too much sodium Your body needs a small amount of sodium to work properly, but too much […]

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FDA

FDA: Asthma

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the airways. The main goal for people living with asthma is control. Properly managing your asthma can reduce the number and severity of your asthma attacks. Left untreated, asthma can cause long-term lung damage, frequent visits to the emergency room, and hospitalizations. What is asthma? Asthma is […]

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