FDA: Authorizes Florida’s Drug Importation Program
For Immediate Release:January 05, 2024 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration’s drug importation program under section 804 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). This is the first step on this pathway toward Florida facilitating importation of certain prescription drugs from Canada. Through this pathway, the […]
CDC: Reduce Risk of Cervical Cancer
The most important things you can do to help prevent cervical cancer are to get vaccinated against HPV, have regular screening tests, and go back to the doctor if your screening test results are not normal. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine The HPV vaccine protects against the types of HPV that most often cause cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. If […]
FDA: Vaccination Is the Best Protection Against Measles
Measles is one of the most contagious respiratory diseases in the world that has the potential to be life-threatening. It is caused by a virus and is still common in many countries. There are FDA-approved vaccines that provide lasting protection against measles that are proven both safe and effective. Most people who get the recommended […]
CDC: Firearm Violence and Injury Prevention
What is a firearm injury? A firearm injury is a gunshot wound or penetrating injury from a weapon that uses a powder charge to fire a projectile. Weapons that use a powder charge include handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Injuries from air- and gas-powered guns, BB guns, and pellet guns are not considered firearm injuries as […]
FDA: My Dog Has Cancer: What Do I Need to Know?
Any pet owner who has been told their animal has cancer knows the two emotions: anxiety for the beloved pet’s life, and hope for an effective treatment. “Many people consider their dogs and cats members of the family,” says Food and Drug Administration veterinarian Lisa Troutman. “Just as the FDA reviews drugs for humans for […]
FDA: Allergic to Milk? Some Dark Chocolate Labeled as Dairy-Free May Still Contain 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: ABCs of Viral Hepatitis
Learn the ABCs of Viral Hepatitis Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. People who get hepatitis A may feel sick for a few weeks to several months but usually recover completely and do not have lasting liver damage. The hepatitis A virus is found in the […]
FDA: Beware of Illegally Marketed Diabetes Treatments, Fraudulent Pharmacies
As the number of people diagnosed with diabetes continues to grow, an increasing number of products marketed under the guise of “dietary supplements” or “over-the-counter drugs” promising to prevent, treat, and even cure diabetes are being sold illegally. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises consumers not to use such products – for many reasons. […]
CDC: Facts About Added Sugars
Americans are eating and drinking too many added sugars, which can contribute to health problems such as weight gain and obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. To live healthier, longer lives, most Americans need to move more and eat better, including consuming fewer added sugars. About added sugars Americans should limit their added sugars Added […]
FDA: Paws Off Xylitol; It’s Dangerous for Dogs
This sugar substitute, found in some human foods and dental products, can be poisonous to your dog. Your six-month-old puppy, Hoover, will eat anything that isn’t tied down. Like many dog owners, you know chocolate can be dangerous to your pooch. But you may not know that if Hoover sticks his nose in your handbag […]