CDC: Adult Activity
KEY POINTS Recommendations for adults Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving. Physical activity supports physical and mental health. The benefits of physical activity make it one of the most important things you can do for your health. According to the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a […]
FDA: Food Safety for Older Adults and People with Cancer, Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Organ Transplants, and Autoimmune Diseases
Food safety is important for everyone – but it’s extremely important for individuals with a weakened immune system, which makes them especially vulnerable to foodborne illness. This guide is intended to help older adults and people with cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, organ transplants, or autoimmune diseases avoid foodborne infections. In addition to the information in this […]
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: Women and Anxiety
What is anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or fear about an event or situation. It is a normal reaction to stress. Anxiety can help you stay alert for a challenging situation at work, study harder for an exam, or remain focused on an important speech. In general, it helps you cope. When […]
CDC: Clade I Mpox Outbreak Originating in Central Africa
WHAT TO KNOW Situation summary In the United States CDC mpox prevention recommendations CDC has updated prevention and vaccination recommendations for people traveling to countries with clade I outbreaks. As of February 12, 2025, these countries include Burundi, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia. In Central and Eastern […]
FDA: Approved Devices That Help Keep the Heart Beating
Heart disease, also called cardiovascular disease, can have serious consequences. It’s the leading cause of death for adults in the U.S. Medical devices approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, such as pacemakers and defibrillators, have extended and improved the lives of millions of people living with heart disease. The FDA evaluates certain devices […]
CDC: Bird Flu in Animals and People – Causes and How It Spreads
WHAT TO KNOW Background Influenza A virus subtypes currently endemic in humans are H3N2 and H1N1 viruses. Examples of different influenza A virus subtypes currently endemic in animals include H1N1 and H3N2 in pigs (different strains than those found in humans), H3N8 in horses, H3N2 in dogs, and H5N1 in wild water birds and domestic […]
FDA: Jack and the Green Sprouts Recalls Expired Alfalfa Sprouts Because of Possible Health Risk
Company Announcement Date: February 07, 2025 Publish Date: February 08, 2025Product Type: Food & Beverages / Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes Company Name:Jack and the Green Sprouts, Inc. Brand Name: Jack & the Green Sprouts Product Description: Alfalfa Sprouts Company Announcement Jack and the Green Sprouts, Inc. of River […]
CDC: Signs and Symptoms of Bird Flu in People
KEY POINTS Mild symptoms Mild signs and symptoms of bird flu in people may include: Eye redness has been the predominant symptom among recent U.S. cases of avian influenza A(H5) virus infection. Less common symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. *Fever may not always be present Signs and Symptoms of Moderate to Severe Disease Signs […]
10 Facts about What FDA Does and Does Not Approve
Is It Really “FDA Approved”? Maybe you’ve seen these words on a company’s website or in a commercial promoting a product or treatment. Here are some facts about products that are, and aren’t, FDA approved. Fact #1: Generic medicines work the same as brand-name medicines. FDA-approved generic medicines provide the same clinical benefit and risks […]