FDA: What to Know About Breast Implants
Should I get breast implants? Should they be saline or silicone? Which style? How much monitoring is needed after surgery? Those are common questions people have when considering breast implants. That’s why the FDA offers the following information to help people make informed decisions about whether or not to use breast implants. The FDA has approved implants […]
CDC: What to Do If You Are Sick With Mpox
What to know Taking care of yourself Ways to cope Managing your symptoms Medicines like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and acetaminophen (Tylenol) can help you feel better. Your healthcare provider may prescribe stronger pain relievers as well. If pain becomes severe Contact your healthcare provider if pain becomes severe and unmanageable at home. Rash care The […]
FDA: Kratom Facts
Kratom is a tropical tree (Mitragyna speciosa) that is native to Southeast Asia. Products prepared from kratom leaves are available in the U.S. through sales on the Internet and at brick-and-mortar stores. Kratom is often used to self-treat conditions such as pain, coughing, diarrhea, anxiety and depression, opioid use disorder, and opioid withdrawal. An estimated […]
CDC: Mpox and HIV
What to know Background People with HIV are over-represented in current mpox cases. We don’t know if having HIV increases the chance you’ll get mpox if you’re exposed, but we do know that people with advanced HIV (or are immunocompromised) are at increased risk of severe mpox and death if they get mpox. If you have HIV, […]
FDA: Products Containing 7-OH Can Cause Serious Harm
Tempted to try products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (also known as 7-OH) – such as tablets, gummies, drink mixes, and shots – sold online and at smoke shops and gas stations? Consider this: 7-OH products are novel potent opioid products that have not been proven safe or effective for any use and should be avoided. The U.S. […]
CDC: About Zoonotic Diseases
What to know Background Animals provide many benefits to people. Many people interact with animals in their daily lives, both at home and away from home. Animals provide food, fiber, livelihoods, travel, sport, companionship, and education for people across the globe. Millions of households in the United States have one or more pets. We might […]
FDA: Avoid Queso Fresco-Type Cheeses if You’re in High-Risk Groups
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends pregnant women, adults aged 65 and older, and people who have weakened immune systems avoid eating all queso fresco-type cheeses. The recommendation is included in updated consumer education materials from FDA’s Human Foods Program. Queso fresco-type cheeses are highly susceptible to the bacteria (germ) Listeria, which can cause an illness called […]
CDC: Mpox in Animals and Pets
At a glance Overview Mpox is a zoonotic disease, which means it can spread between animals and people. The exact source of mpox in nature is not known, but it is believed that small mammals, such as rope and sun squirrels, giant-pouched rats, and African dormice may carry the virus in parts of West and Central […]
FDA: How to Report Animal Drug Side Effects And More
The FDA encourages veterinarians and animal owners to report adverse events associated with drugs or devices used in animals. We use the information from these reports to monitor the safety of products once they have reached the market. What types of problems can I report? Adverse events can include: Which drugs and devices used in […]
CDC: How Mpox Spreads
At a glance Types of mpox There are two types of mpox: clade I and clade II. Both clades can spread through: How it spreads Close or intimate contact Regardless of type, mpox can spread to anyone through close, personal contact, including: Direct contact can happen during intimate contact, including: Touching objects The virus that causes […]