FDA: What You Need to Know About Mammograms
Learn about mammography and the FDA’s certification of mammography facilities. Mammograms continue to be the best primary tool for breast cancer screening. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, along with some FDA-approved state certifying agencies, certify facilities to perform mammography. The FDA also clears, approves, and authorizes new mammography devices for sale in the U.S. […]
CDC: Clean Up Safely After a Disaster
Take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones during your cleanup after a natural disaster. Get the right safety gear. Use teams to move heavy or bulky objects. Pace yourself. Cleaning up your home can be a big job. Be sure to take care of yourself: Be careful when using a chain saw. Be […]
FDA: Cleaning Your Contact Lenses
Cleaning contacts with hydrogen peroxide solutions takes special care. Follow all directions to avoid stinging, burning and possible damage to your eyes. If you wear contact lenses, the way you clean and disinfect them can affect your vision and health. Following instructions from your eye care professional and from the contact lens solution manufacturer are […]
CDC: Stay Safe During a Wildfire
It’s important for everyone to reduce their exposure to smoke. Wildfire smoke irritates your eyes, nose, throat, and lungs. It can make it hard to breathe and make you cough or wheeze. Children and people with asthma, COPD, heart disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or who are pregnant need to be especially careful about breathing wildfire smoke. Check the air quality in your community. Keep smoke […]
FDA: Osteoarthritis in Cats
Thanks to cutting-edge veterinary medicine, our pets are living longer. With longer lives, however, come chronic diseases, such as osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a commonly diagnosed disease in dogs. Until recently, it was less commonly diagnosed in cats. Fortunately, more veterinarians now actively look for the disease in cats, especially older cats. By recognizing osteoarthritis in […]
CDC: Hand Hygiene in Schools
Promote hand hygiene in your school or ECE program Know when and how to use hand sanitizer CDC recommends washing hands with soap and water because handwashing effectively removes germs, dirt, and chemicals from hands. If soap and water are not readily available, using a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can help staff and children avoid […]
FDA: Prostate Cancer Symptoms, Tests and Treatments
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the U.S. and the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths. And African-American men are more likely to get prostate cancer and twice as likely to die from the disease than men of other races. The prostate is part of the male reproductive system that […]
CDC: How do you know if you have a mold problem?
There is always some mold around. Molds have been on the Earth for millions of years. Mold can get in your home through open doors, windows, vents, and heating and air conditioning systems. Mold in the air outside can be brought indoors on clothing, shoes, bags, and even pets. Mold will grow where there is […]
FDA: Facts about E-Cigarettes
The FDA regulates the manufacture, distribution, and marketing of tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, and e-cigarettes (sometimes called “vapes”). The FDA has the legal authority to regulate tobacco products containing nicotine from any source, including synthetic nicotine. Here are some facts to help dispel common myths about e-cigarette use, which is commonly referred to […]
CDC: Pet Food Safety
We all want our dogs and cats to have the best and healthiest food. However, just like our food, pet food and treats can sometimes be contaminated with germs. These germs can make pets and people sick. The good news is that you can take steps to keep your pets and family healthy. Safe food […]