Key points Populations impacted Research shows that some women in the United States do not get enough folic acid to prevent neural tube defects (NTDs). Hispanic/Latina women are more likely to have a child born with an NTD than non-Hispanic White and Black women. Barriers to folic acid intake Research shows Hispanic/Latina women face unique […]

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took additional steps to support the transition of our nation’s food supply from the use of artificial petroleum-based colors to alternatives derived from natural sources. Companies will now have flexibility to claim products contain ‘no artificial colors’ when the products do not contain petroleum-based colors. In the past, […]

What to know Overview Pets, like people, naturally carry bacteria and other germs We love our pets. Many of us have pet dogs and cats, while some of us have pet reptiles, birds, rabbits, or other companion animals. It’s important to know that pets can sometimes carry germs, even if they look clean and healthy. […]