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: The Facts About Fentanyl
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It is a major contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the U.S. There are two types of fentanyl: pharmaceutical fentanyl and illegally made fentanyl. Both are considered synthetic opioids. Pharmaceutical fentanyl is prescribed by doctors to treat […]
FDA: Holiday Food Safety
Many people don’t realize that food safety is the most important ingredient in preparing food for the holidays. The following are resources to help keep your holidays happy! Ready-to-Cook Foods: Follow Directions to Keep Your Holidays Happy Eating them right out of the package, without cooking, could make you sick Cookies are a holiday favorite – and […]
CDC: Flu & People 65 Years and Older
People 65 years and older are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications compared with young, healthy adults. This increased risk is due in part to changes in immune defenses with increasing age. While flu seasons vary in severity, during most seasons, people 65 years and older bear the greatest burden of severe flu disease. In […]
FDA: Avoid Dangerous HCG Diet Products
Anyone who has ever been on a diet knows there are sensible ways to lose weight, including eating a balanced diet and exercising. There are also reckless ways to shed pounds, such as fads and diet aids that promise rapid weight loss but often recommend potentially dangerous practices. Those include HCG weight-loss products that are […]
CDC: Studying Abroad
Students may spend a semester or a gap year abroad. If you are planning to study abroad, follow these steps to ensure you stay safe and healthy during your travel. Before You Go Check CDC’s destination pages for travel health information. Check CDC’s webpage for your destination to see what vaccines or medicines you may need and […]
FDA: Medication Errors Happen to Pets
Your dog or cat is sick, and you head to the animal hospital. The veterinarian prescribes medications that you hope will make your pet better. But with pets, as with people, medication errors can happen. Just as the Food and Drug Administration monitors medication errors that affect people, the agency watches out for mistakes that […]
CDC: Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatments may have many side effects. A side effect occurs when treatment damages healthy cells, or organs are removed during surgery. Side effects can be different for each person, and for different medicines and kinds of treatment. If you think you’re experiencing any side effects, talk to your medical team. They may be able to help you manage […]
FDA: Feed Your Mind
Feed Your Mind is our education initiative to help consumers better understand genetically engineered foods, commonly called GMOs or genetically modified organisms. GMO foods have been available to consumers since the early 1990s. Since then, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have worked […]
CDC: Cleaning Refrigerator Due To Food Recalls
If you have a recalled food item in your refrigerator, it’s important to throw out the food and clean your refrigerator. Germs in the recalled food could spread to drawers or shelves in your refrigerator. How to Clean Your Refrigerator After a Food Recall Items needed to clean your refrigerator: Step 1 – Throw out recalled food […]