CDC: Flu Treatment – What You Need to Know
Antiviral Drugs Most people with flu have mild illness and do not need medical care or antiviral drugs. If you get sick with flu symptoms, in most cases, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people except to get medical care. If, however, you have symptoms of flu and are at increased risk […]
CDC: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
What is child sexual abuse? Child sexual abuse is a significant public health problem and an adverse childhood experience (ACE). Child sexual abuse refers to the involvement of a child (person less than 18 years old) in sexual activity that violates the laws or social taboos of society and that he/she: How big is the problem? Many […]
FDA: Approved Devices That Help Keep the Heart Beating
Heart disease, also called cardiovascular disease, can have serious consequences. It’s the leading cause of death for adults in the U.S. Medical devices approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, such as pacemakers and defibrillators, have extended and improved the lives of millions of people living with heart disease. The FDA evaluates certain devices […]
CDC: Addressing Common Vaccine Concerns
Vaccines protect against diseases Different vaccines work in different ways, but every vaccine helps the body’s immune system learn how to fight germs. It typically takes a few weeks for protection to develop after vaccination, but that protection can last a lifetime. A few vaccines, such as those for tetanus or seasonal flu, require occasional […]
CDC: Listeria Outbreak Linked to Cheese
Fast Facts Recalled Food Cheeses, crema, and yogurt made by Rizo-López Foods See table below for all recalled products. Product Name Brand Blanco Suave Tio Francisco Cotija Food City Cotija Rizo Bros Cotija San Carlos Cotija Tio Francisco Cotija (Grated) Casa Cardenas Cotija (Grated) Rizo Bros Cotija (Grated) Tio Francisco Cotija Enchilado Casa Cardenas Cotija […]
FDA: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a chronic disease that attacks the body’s immune system, which can increase your chances of developing serious infections or cancer. If left untreated, HIV can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), an advanced stage of HIV infection. There is no cure for HIV, but HIV prevention and treatment options are […]
FDA: Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine is Too Much?
According to scientists at the FDA, caffeine can be part of a healthy diet for most people, but too much caffeine may pose a danger to your health. Do you drink just one cup of coffee or tea first thing in the morning, hoping the caffeine in it will jump-start your day? Do you follow […]
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 […]
CDC: Risk Factors for Lung Cancer
Research has found several risk factors that may increase your chances of getting lung cancer. Smoking Cigarette smoking is the number one risk factor for lung cancer. In the United States, cigarette smoking is linked to about 80% to 90% of lung cancer deaths. Using other tobacco products such as cigars or pipes also increases the […]
FDA: 10 Facts about What FDA Does and Does Not Approve
Is It Really “FDA Approved”? Maybe you’ve seen these words on a company’s website or in a commercial promoting a product or treatment. Here are some facts about products that are, and aren’t, FDA approved. Fact #1: Generic medicines work the same as brand-name medicines. FDA-approved generic medicines provide the same clinical benefit and risks […]