FDA: Combating Antibiotic Resistance
Learn more about why you may not need antibiotics when you’re sick and the problems antibiotics can cause if taken unnecessarily. Antibiotics are drugs used for treating infections caused by bacteria. Also known as antimicrobial drugs, antibiotics have saved countless lives. Misuse and overuse of these drugs, however, have contributed to a phenomenon known as […]
CDC: E. coli Outbreak – Cheese
E. coli Outbreak Linked to Raw Cheddar Cheese Fast Facts Outbreak Investigation Summary Data showed that Raw Farm brand raw cheddar cheese made people in this outbreak sick. Raw Farm brand raw cheddar cheese that sick people may have eaten included: What You Should Do Symptoms of E. coli Source: https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/raw-milk-cheese-2-24/index.html
FDA: 5 Things to Know About Triclosan
What Is Triclosan? Triclosan is an ingredient added to many consumer products intended to reduce or prevent bacterial contamination. It is added to some antibacterial soaps and body washes, toothpastes, and some cosmetics—products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It also can be found in clothing, kitchenware, furniture, and toys—products not regulated […]
CDC: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term for two conditions (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) that are characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Prolonged inflammation results in damage to the GI tract. What are the main types of IBD? Crohn’s Disease Ulcerative Colitis Affected Location Can affect any part of the GI […]
FDA: Seasonal Allergies
The pollen count is sky-high. You’re sneezing, your eyes are itching, and you feel miserable. Seasonal allergies are real diseases that can interfere with work, school or recreation. Allergies can also trigger or worsen asthma and lead to other health problems such as sinus infections (sinusitis) and ear infections, particularly in children. An allergy is […]
CDC: About Cholesterol
What is cholesterol? Blood cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made by your liver. Blood cholesterol is essential for good health. Your body needs it to perform important jobs, such as making hormones and digesting fatty foods. Your body makes all the blood cholesterol it needs, which is why experts recommend that people eat as little […]
FDA: Allergic to Milk?
If you’re allergic to milk and you love dark chocolate, how do you know whether you can indulge in a dark chocolate bar without having an allergic reaction? That’s what the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wanted to learn. Milk is a permitted ingredient in dark chocolate, but it is also one of eight major […]
CDC: Preventing Pink Eye
Preventing the Spread of Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) Viral and bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye) are very contagious. They can spread easily from person to person. You can greatly reduce the risk of getting conjunctivitis or spreading it to someone else by following some simple steps for good hygiene. If You Have Conjunctivitis If you have conjunctivitis, […]
CDC: Measles – Plan for Travel
Measles cases in the United States originate from unvaccinated international travelers. If you plan to travel internationally, make sure you and your loved ones are protected against measles before departure, no matter where you are going. Which travelers are at risk? You are at risk of measles infection if you have not been fully vaccinated […]
FDA: Lupus Therapies Continue to Evolve
Lupus can be a difficult disease to diagnose and to treat. Scientists continue to work to understand the genetic basis of this disease and develop new and more targeted therapies to treat it. Each year, as many as 16,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease that can be fatal. (An […]