FDA: Animal Welfare, Testing and Research of FDA-Regulated Products
Medical and veterinary products save lives every day. FDA-regulated products such as blood pressure medicine, chemotherapy and MRI machines help people and animals live longer and healthier. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates human and animal medical products to ensure they are safe and effective. Products undergo different types of testing to determine their […]
CDC: Facts About Older Adult Falls
Falls are serious and costly Conditions that make you more likely to fall Research has identified many conditions that contribute to falling. These are called risk factors. Many risk factors can be changed or modified to help prevent falls. They include: Most falls are caused by a combination of risk factors. The more risk factors […]
FDA: Advisory Committees Give FDA Critical Advice and the Public a Voice
At the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, we rely on our many advisory committees to help us make sound decisions based on the best science available. The FDA’s complex and multifaceted mission includes evaluating new medical devices and medicines, including vaccines and other therapies, to determine if they are safe and effective for their intended […]
About Pneumococcal Disease
Key points What it is Pneumococcal disease is a name for any infection caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae, or pneumococcus. Types S. pneumoniae bacteria can cause many types of infections, including: Symptoms Symptoms and complications depend on the part of the body that’s infected. Risk factors Anyone can get pneumococcal disease, but some people are at […]
FDA: Have Food Allergies? Read the Label
Food labels can help consumers with food allergies avoid foods or ingredients that they or their families are allergic to. This is because a federal law, the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, requires that the labels of most packaged foods marketed in the U.S. disclose — in simple-to-understand terms — when they are made […]
CDC: About Legionnaires’ Disease
Key points What it is Legionnaires’ disease is a type of serious pneumonia caused by a type of bacteria called Legionella. Types Legionella most commonly causes one of two diseases: Rarely, Legionella can cause infections outside of the lungs, such as heart or wound infections. Symptoms Legionnaires’ disease symptoms usually develop 2 to 14 days after exposure to Legionella bacteria, but […]
CDC: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Basics
AT A GLANCE What it is Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that kills without warning. It claims the lives of hundreds of people every year and makes thousands more ill. Many household items including gas- and oil-burning furnaces, portable generators, and charcoal grills produce this poison gas. Symptoms The most common symptoms […]
FDA: Keep Your Dogs and Cats Safe From Holiday Hazards
Happy holidays? Not if your pet gets sick. The Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine discusses some unhealthy holiday temptations and how to keep your pets safe. Stocking Stuffers and Pet Treats If your dog received a stocking full of pet treats, make sure he doesn’t gobble them all up at once, making […]
PACEARTH Swing Seats Sold On Amazon Recalled After 30 Falls And 9 Injuries
Pacearth Direct of City of Industry, California, is recalling about 110,550 PACEARTH Swing Seats because the seats, metal carabiners or quick links, or webbing straps can break during use, causing users to fall. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall on October 8, 2026. The swing seats were sold exclusively on Amazon.com […]
DR Power Equipment Recalls 42,860 Pilot And Premier Trimmer Mowers Over Grass And Debris That Can Accumulate And Ignite
Generac Power Systems Inc., distributing under the DR Power Equipment brand of Waukesha, Wisconsin, has recalled approximately 42,860 DR Power Pilot and Premier Trimmer Mowers after grass and debris were found to accumulate inside the equipment and ignite during operation, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards. The recall […]