CDC: Sun Safety Facts
WHAT TO KNOW Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. Protection from UV rays is important all year. Overview Spending time outside is a great way to be physically active, reduce stress, and get vitamin D. You can work and play outside without raising your skin cancer risk by protecting your […]
FDA: Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix
If you’re taking a medication, is it safe to drive? Most likely, yes. Still, before driving or operating other heavy machinery, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises you to make sure it is safe to do. Although many medicines will not affect your ability to drive, some nonprescription (also called over-the-counter, or OTC) and […]
CDC: Summer Swim Safety
AT A GLANCE Drowning is preventable. Follow these key prevention tips: learn how to swim and teach children how to swim, supervise children closely and constantly when they are in or near water, properly fence home swimming pools, and wear a properly fitted life jacket. Leading cause of death Drowning is a leading cause of […]
FDA: Vaccines Protect Children From Harmful Infectious Diseases
Vaccines are essential to getting children off to a healthy start in life and keeping them healthy as they grow up. Because immunization programs of the 20th and 21st centuries have been so successful, many parents today have never seen the many vaccine-preventable diseases that were once common. They may not realize that those infectious […]
CDC: Benefits of Physical Activity
KEY POINTS Immediate benefits By age Graphics show the health benefits for children, adults, and adults 65 and older in one page. Some benefits of physical activity for brain health happen right after a session of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Benefits include improved thinking or cognition for children 6 to 13 and reduced short-term feelings of anxiety for adults. Regular physical activity […]
CDC: Preparing for Hurricanes or Other Tropical Storms
KEY POINTS Get ready for hurricane season Hurricane season starts on May 15 in the north Pacific and June 1 in the Atlantic and the Caribbean. It ends on November 30. Hurricanes don’t only affect people living along the coast. They can cause damage hundreds of miles from the shore. Learn how to be prepared. […]
CDC: Controlling Asthma
KEY POINTS Common asthma triggers “Secondhand smoke,” smoke created by a smoker and breathed in by a second person, can trigger an asthma attack. If you have asthma, people should never smoke near you. Dust mites can trigger an asthma attack. Dust mites are microscopic bugs that are in many homes. To prevent attacks: Air pollution can […]
FDA: Facts about Sunscreen
The FDA regulates sunscreens to ensure they meet safety and effectiveness standards. Manufacturers are required to conduct certain tests before their sunscreen products are sold. How you use sunscreen, and what other protective measures you take, makes a difference in how well you are able to protect yourself and your family from sunburn, skin cancer, and early skin […]
CDC: Tips for Praising Your Teen
KEY POINTS Overview Parenting teens often gets a bad reputation. Every parent and caregiver experiences moments of doubt, frustration, and worry. We all need help figuring things out and can get caught up in the hard parts of a relationship. Let’s give equal airtime to the positive aspects of parenting a teen! It’s interesting and […]
FDA: Be Aware of Potentially Dangerous Products and Therapies that Claim to Treat Autism
Products or treatments claiming to cure autism are deceptive and misleading, because there is no cure for autism. The same is true of many products claiming to “treat” autism or autism-related symptoms. Some may carry significant health risks. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays an important role in warning companies against making improper claims about […]