FDA: The Nutrition Facts Label

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In 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated requirements for the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and drinks. FDA required changes to the Nutrition Facts label based on updated scientific information, new nutrition research, and input from the public. This was the first major update to the label in over 20 years. The label’s […]

CDC: Older Adults and Healthy Travel

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If you are an older adult considering international travel, learn what precautions to take to stay safe and healthy during your trip. Before you travel 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 what diseases or health risks are a concern […]

FDA: Treating and Dealing with ADHD

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a condition that often begins between ages 3 and 6, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. And it’s not just a childhood disease. ADHD may continue through the teenage years and into adulthood. There are three types of ADHD: Millions of Children Are Diagnosed With ADHD Studies […]

CDC: Birth Control

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Parents play an important role in helping adolescents become healthy and happy adults Parents are a trusted source of health information and can help prepare adolescents for developing healthy relationships and navigating challenges. Talking regularly with your adolescent and paying attention to where they are and who they are with can help reduce unhealthy behaviors. […]

FDA: Always Tired? You May Have Sleep Apnea

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Getting treatment for obstructive sleep apnea or OSA can save your life and help you feel better every day. Do you feel tired or have a headache when you wake up in the morning?  Something might be going wrong while you sleep that you don’t know about: obstructive sleep apnea (pronounced app-nee-uh). What is Obstructive […]

CDC: All About Adverse Childhood Experiences

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What are adverse childhood experiences? Adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-17 years). Examples include: Also included are aspects of the child’s environment that can undermine their sense of safety, stability, and bonding. Examples can include growing up in a household with: The examples above are not a […]

FDA: Pharmacists Help You Use Medicines Safely

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How often has this happened to you: You pick up a prescription at the pharmacy and later realize you have questions about something in the directions or warnings. Or you buy a nonprescription drug but aren’t sure about the correct dosage after reading the label. That’s where pharmacists come in. Whether at your local pharmacy […]

CDC: Antibiotic Do’s and Don’ts

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Take antibiotics ONLY when you need them Antibiotics ONLY treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as: Some infections caused by bacteria can still get better without antibiotics. You DO NOT need antibiotics for some common bacterial infections, including many sinus infections and some ear infections. Antibiotics DO NOT work on viruses. Viruses are germs different from bacteria. […]

CDC: What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

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People with ASD may behave, communicate, interact, and learn in ways that are different from most other people. There is often nothing about how they look that sets them apart from other people. The abilities of people with ASD can vary significantly. For example, some people with ASD may have advanced conversation skills whereas others […]