FDA: My Dog Has Cancer: What Do I Need to Know?
Any pet owner who has been told their animal has cancer knows the two emotions: anxiety for the beloved pet’s life, and hope for an effective treatment. “Many people consider their dogs and cats members of the family,” says Food and Drug Administration veterinarian Lisa Troutman. “Just as the FDA reviews drugs for humans for […]
FDA: Skip the Antibacterial Soap; Use Plain Soap and Water
When you buy soaps and body washes, do you reach for products labeled “antibacterial” hoping they’ll keep your family safer? Do you think those products will lower your risk of getting sick, spreading germs or being infected? According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, there isn’t evidence to show that over-the-counter (OTC) antibacterial soaps […]
CDC: Diabetes and Hormonal Birth Control
Hormonal birth control basics Hormonal birth control is a common method of preventing pregnancy. It works by using female sex hormones to prevent the release of an egg. It has a high success rate when used as prescribed by your doctor. Types of hormonal birth control Types of hormonal birth control include: In addition to […]
FDA: Don’t Double Up on Acetaminophen
You have flu symptoms, so you’ve been getting some relief for the past two days by taking a cough and flu medicine every few hours. Late in the day, you have a headache and you think about grabbing a couple of acetaminophen tablets to treat the pain. Stop right there. What you may not realize […]
CDC: Facts About Added Sugars
Americans are eating and drinking too many added sugars, which can contribute to health problems such as weight gain and obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. To live healthier, longer lives, most Americans need to move more and eat better, including consuming fewer added sugars. About added sugars Americans should limit their added sugars Added […]
FDA: Eating Too Much Salt? Ways to Cut Back…Gradually
Did you know that “salt” and “sodium” are not the same thing, even though they’re often used interchangeably? Sodium, a mineral, is one of the elements found in salt. Salt is where most of your sodium comes from. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is working to make sure people have greater access to healthier […]
CDC: Improving Access to Healthier Food
Eating a healthy diet is difficult without access to nutritious food. When healthy foods are not available, people may settle for foods that are higher in calories and lower in nutritional value. CDC Helps Improve Healthy Food Access in Multiple Ways CDC works to improve healthy food access in food service and food retail environments […]
FDA: Safely Using Hand Sanitizer
We can help stop the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases by washing our hands regularly with soap and water for 20 seconds – especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing our nose. If soap and water are not available, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend using […]
CDC: Facts About TBI
A TBI affects how the brain works A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is an injury that affects how the brain works. It may be caused by a: There are three main types of TBI: TBI is a major cause of death and disability There were over 69,000 TBI-related deaths in the United States in […]
FDA: Protect Your Family From Fraudulent Flu Products
The fall and winter flu season may bring out dishonest sellers hawking fraudulent products to unsuspecting consumers. Some of these sellers illegally offer unproven products that claim to prevent, mitigate, treat, or cure the flu – even though they have not been evaluated or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for safety and […]