CDC: Healthy Eating Tips
It’s easy to feel bombarded by the latest healthy eating trend or buzzworthy ingredient. But good nutrition is really about consistently choosing healthy foods and beverages. With healthy eating patterns, it’s possible to enjoy food and beverages that reflect your preferences, cultural traditions, and budgetary considerations. Healthy eating emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, and protein. […]
FDA: Making Sure Kids Are Prepared if They Need Epinephrine Treatments in School
Kids are back to school, which, for many parents, means making sure epinephrine prescription products are available and ready to use when needed—including during the school day. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to make sure patients, parents, health care providers, school nurses, and pharmacists have the most updated information about the availability of these […]
CDC: Mental Health of People with Disabilities
Adults with disabilities report experiencing frequent mental distress almost 5 times as often as adults without disabilities. Call your doctor if your mental health gets in the way of your daily activities for at least 14 days in a month. December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. In the United States, up to 1 in […]
FDA: Bodybuilding Products Can Be Risky
Your buddy at the gym can’t say enough about the bodybuilding products he’s been taking to help build muscle mass and strength. You wonder, are they all safe to use? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration found some bodybuilding products may illegally contain steroids or steroid-like substances associated with potentially serious health risks, including liver injury, […]
CDC: Malaria Disease Basics
What you need to know An adult female Anopheles quadrimaculatus, seen here taking a blood meal, is capable of spreading the malaria parasite to humans. About The risk of malaria in the United States is very low. People do not spread malaria to other people, like the common cold or the flu. Also, malaria is not […]
FDA: How to Properly Store E-Liquids and Prevent Accidental Exposure of E-Liquids to Children
Accidental exposure to nicotine-containing e-liquids (the liquid used in “vape” products) can cause injury and even death in children. It’s important to keep these products away from kids and to be prepared in case of accidental ingestion or other emergencies due to unintended exposure. E-liquids, especially those containing even small amounts of nicotine, can be dangerous […]
CDC: Stay Safe After a Tornado
After a tornado, there are many hazards you could face, including injuries from walking among debris or entering damaged buildings. Protecting yourself and your loved ones requires promptly treating any injuries suffered during the storm and using extreme care to avoid further hazards. Learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe after a […]
FDA: Should You Put Sunscreen on Infants? Not Usually
When you go outdoors with your infant, whether for a quick stroll in the park or a day at the beach, it’s important to keep your little one out of the sun. But should you put sunscreen on your baby to protect them from the sun’s bright rays? Not usually. Your infant’s sensitive skin is […]
CDC: Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
Getting enough sleep is important for people of all ages to stay in good health. Learn how much sleep you need. People often cut back on their sleep for work, for family demands, or even to watch a good show on television. But if not getting enough sleep is a regular part of your routine, […]
FDA: Honey-based or Honey-flavored Syrup Products May Pose Health Risk
Don’t Fall for False Claims When you’re browsing, one of the best ways to protect yourself from fake, and even possibly harmful, products is asking whether a claim sounds too good to be true, or if it contradicts what you’ve heard from reputable sources. On July 12, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted warning […]