CDC: Heat Illnesses
Your chances of getting heat stroke, heat exhaustion, or other heat-related illness during travel depend on your destination, activities, level of hydration, and age. Learn how to prevent, recognize, and treat heat-related illness. Follow These Tips to Stay Safe in the Heat Some People are More Likely to Get Ill The elderly, young children, and […]
FDA: Contact Lens Care
Contact lenses help people improve their vision. If you are not careful, contact lenses can cause major eye problems. It is important to keep your eyes safe. Use this page to help you talk to your eye doctor about keeping your eyes healthy and comfortable while you wear contacts. General tips Types of Contact Lenses […]
CDC: Preventing Dengue
Prevent mosquito bites Dengue is spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes bite during the day and night. There is no widely available dengue vaccine to prevent dengue infection. The best way to prevent dengue is to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Plan for Travel Before your Trip During your stay […]
FDA: Keep Lilies Away From Your Cats
The white, trumpet-shaped Easter lily symbolizes Easter and spring for many people, and is a popular decoration in homes at this time of year. If you have cats, however, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to remind you that these particular flowers, as well as Tiger, Asiatic, Day, and Japanese Show lilies, are a […]
CDC: Listeria Outbreak Linked to Meats Sliced at Delis
Listeria is especially harmful to people who are pregnant, aged 65 or older, or with weakened immune systems. CDC always recommends people at higher risk for listeriosis avoid eating meats sliced at the deli or heat them to an internal temperature of 165°F or until steaming hot before eating. Fast Facts Boar’s Head Ready-to-Eat Liverwurst Products […]
FDA: Treating Migraines: Ways to Fight the Pain with Medication
Thought there was no hope for treating your migraine headaches? Don’t give up. Migraines are headaches with intense pulsing or throbbing pain in one area of the head, along with nausea or vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. A migraine can last four to 72 hours when untreated. According to the National Institutes of Health, […]
CDC: About CBD
AT A GLANCE CBD use in the United States CBD is not impairing, meaning it does not cause a “high.” CBD can be derived from hemp or from non-hemp plants. Hemp is defined as any part of the cannabis sativa plant with no more than 0.3% of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)A, the mind-altering substance in cannabis. In […]
FDA: Products Marketed for Removing Moles and Other Skin Lesions Can Cause Injuries, Scarring
As we get older, we can develop new growths on our skin that we may consider unattractive. These lesions are parts of the skin that look abnormal and include moles, seborrheic keratoses (wart-like growths), and skin tags. Removing them isn’t a do-it-yourself project, and it can be dangerous to try. Please see a health care […]
CDC: About Polio in the United States
KEY POINTS What it is Polio was once one of the most feared diseases in the United States. Thanks to the polio vaccine, wild poliovirus has been eliminated in this country. The best way to keep people safe is through vaccination. This maintains a high level of protection (also called immunity) in the population. Signs […]
CDC: Swimming and Your Health
KEY POINTS About Health benefits Swimming can improve mood and people report enjoying water-based exercise more than exercising on land. People are able to exercise longer in water without increased joint or muscle pain, which has been shown to be especially helpful for people with arthritis and osteoarthritis. Water-based exercise can help people with arthritis […]