FDA: Breast Cancer Screening – Thermogram No Substitute for Mammogram
Proper breast cancer screening checks for cancer even before there may be signs and symptoms of the disease. Mammography (low-dose X-ray imaging of the breast) is still the most effective primary screening method for detecting breast cancer in its early, most treatable stages. Some health centers provide information that can mislead patients into believing thermography, […]
CDC: Concussion Basics
Key points More Information Concussions are brain injuries A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury—or TBI—caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce […]
FDA: Medical Device Cybersecurity – What You Need to Know
Pacemakers, insulin pumps and other medical devices are becoming more advanced. Most contain software and connect to the internet, hospital networks, your mobile phone, or other devices to share information. Because of this, it is important to make sure medical devices are cyber secure. New technologies are being applied to all different types of devices—those […]
CDC: About Intimate Partner Violence
Key points Overview Intimate partner violence (IPV) is abuse or aggression that occurs in a romantic relationship. Intimate partner refers to both current and former spouses and dating partners. IPV can vary in how often it happens and how severe it is. It can range from one episode of violence to chronic and severe episodes […]
FDA: Issued Warning About Imported Cookware
What’s the Problem? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning retailers and consumers not to sell or use certain imported cookware that may leach significant levels of lead (Pb) into food. Some types of imported cookware products made from aluminum, brass, and aluminum alloys known as Hindalium/Hindolium or Indalium/Indolium have been tested by FDA and state […]
CDC: Chronic Kidney Disease Basics
Your hard-working kidneys Your kidneys, each just the size of a computer mouse, filter all the blood in your body every 30 minutes. They work hard to remove wastes, toxins, and excess fluid. They also: Kidneys that function properly are critical for maintaining good health. CKD CKD is a condition in which the kidneys are […]
FDA: How to Safely Use Glucose Meters and Test Strips for Diabetes
Using a glucose meter to check and monitor blood sugar is a daily part of life for millions of Americans with diabetes. Glucose meters and test strips are medical devices regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. And the FDA wants to make sure you use these devices safely. Read on for advice. Beware […]
FDA: Painflex Forte may be harmful due to hidden drug ingredients
The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use Painflex Forte, a product promoted and sold for joint pain on various websites, including ibspot.com and possibly in some retail stores. FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Painflex Forte contains dexamethasone and diclofenac not listed on the product label. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid […]
25,000 Chimney Fires Happen Every Year. The CPSC Says the Cause Is Something Most Homeowners Never Clean.
Chimneys and fireplaces are associated with an estimated 25,000 fires per year in the United States — and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says the overwhelming majority are caused by a single substance that builds up inside chimneys over time: creosote. Creosote is a dark, flammable residue that accumulates on the interior walls […]
The Children’s Jewelry From Shein That CPSC Testing Found Contains Illegal Levels of Lead
Children’s jewelry and fashion accessories from online marketplaces including Shein, Amazon, and TikTok Shop continue to test positive for lead and cadmium at levels far exceeding federal legal limits — and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that children absorb these metals through skin contact and ingestion on a cumulative basis that causes […]