FDA: Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. Despite being one of the most preventable types of cancer, over 50,000 deaths from colorectal cancer occur each year. African Americans and American Indians/Alaska Natives are disproportionately affected. Health care providers recommend routine screening starting at age 45, or earlier if you are […]
CDC: Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance Before you travel, consider getting travel insurance to cover yourself in case delays, accidents, or illness occur on your trip. Your current medical insurance may not cover care in another country. Also, some types of travel insurance help you cover costs if your travel is cancelled or disrupted. There are different types of […]
CDC: Asthma and Secondhand Smoke
What Is Asthma? Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the airways of the lungs. During an asthma attack, airways (tubes that carry air to your lungs) become swollen, making it hard to breathe. As the walls of the airways swell, they narrow, and less air gets in and out of the lungs. Cells in the airways […]
FDA: Tissue & Tissue Products
Human cells or tissue intended for implantation, transplantation, infusion, or transfer into a human recipient is regulated as a human cell, tissue, and cellular and tissue-based product or HCT/P. The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) regulates HCT/Ps under 21 CFR Parts 1270 and 1271. Examples of such tissues are bone, skin, corneas, ligaments, […]
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 […]