FDA: Feed Your Mind
Feed Your Mind is our education initiative to help consumers better understand genetically engineered foods, commonly called GMOs or genetically modified organisms. GMO foods have been available to consumers since the early 1990s. Since then, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have worked […]
CDC: Cleaning Refrigerator Due To Food Recalls
If you have a recalled food item in your refrigerator, it’s important to throw out the food and clean your refrigerator. Germs in the recalled food could spread to drawers or shelves in your refrigerator. How to Clean Your Refrigerator After a Food Recall Items needed to clean your refrigerator: Step 1 – Throw out recalled food […]
FDA: Tattoo Safety
Tattoos are more popular than ever. About 30% of all Americans, and 40% of those aged 18-34 years old, have at least one tattoo, according to polling by the firm Ipsos. While state and local authorities oversee the practice of tattooing, inks and pigments used in tattoos are subject to U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]
CDC: Prevent Hypothermia & Frostbite
Hypothermia (abnormally low body temperature) and frostbite are both dangerous conditions that can happen when a person is exposed to extremely cold temperatures. Stay safe this winter by learning more about hypothermia and frostbite, including who is most at risk, signs and symptoms, and what to do if someone develops hypothermia or frostbite. What is […]
FDA: Taking Z-drugs for Insomnia? Know the Risks
ZZZZZ. Remember sleeping through the night? Not lately? If you’re lying awake night after night, unable to sleep, you may want to talk to your health care professional about it. They may prescribe insomnia medicines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, such as eszopiclone (Lunesta), zaleplon (Sonata) and zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR, Edluar, […]
CDC: Dangers of Underage Drinking
Underage alcohol consumption is common in the United States and can have harmful outcomes. A comprehensive approach that includes effective policy strategies can prevent underage drinking and related harms. Underage Drinking is Common Underage drinking is a significant public health problem in the U.S. Excessive drinking is responsible for about 4,000 deaths and more than […]
FDA: Traumatic Brain Injury
A car accident. A football tackle. An unfortunate fall. These things—and more—can cause head injuries. Head injuries can happen to anyone, at any age, and they can damage the brain. Here’s how damage can happen: A sudden movement of the head and brain can cause the brain to bounce or twist in the skull, injuring […]
CDC: Cruise Ship Travel
While cruising is a popular way to travel, there are some health concerns to be aware of. Find out more about health issues on cruises and steps you can take to stay safe and healthy during your trip. If you are feeling sick before your voyage, do not travel and ask your cruise line about […]
FDA: To Eat or Not to Eat: Decorative Products on Foods Can Be Unsafe
Your soon-to-be 6-year-old wants you to bake an elaborate birthday cake in the shape of a fairy-tale castle, complete with rainbows, unicorns, and a princess for her party. You’ve found a cake-decoration video online, but it uses ingredients that make you wonder if they are safe to eat. FDA wants you to be aware that […]
CDC: Mental Health and Travel
Travel can be a relaxing escape, but it can also be stressful and affect your mental health. Travel-related stress can spark mood changes, depression, and anxiety. Travel can worsen symptoms in people with existing mental illness. Below are some steps you can take before and during travel that may help reduce stress and protect your […]