FDA: Safely Using Sharps (Needles and Syringes) at Home, at Work and on Travel
Sharps is a medical term for devices with sharp points or edges that can puncture or cut skin. They may be used at home, at work, and while traveling to manage the medical conditions of people or their pets, including allergies, arthritis, cancer, diabetes, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, infertility, migraines, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, blood clotting disorders, and […]
CDC: Rethink Your Drinks
WHAT TO KNOW Sugary drinks are the leading source of added sugars in the American diet. People who often drink sugary drinks are more likely to experience health problems. These problems include weight gain, obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cavities, and gout, a type of arthritis. Learn how to rethink your drink. Sugar and […]
FDA: W.W. Industrial Group Recalls Pear Slices in Juice Due to Elevated Levels of Lead and Cadmium
Company Announcement W.W. Industrial Group, Inc., NY is recalling Parashore Pear Slices in juice, 15 oz, because they have the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead and cadmium. Lead and cadmium are toxic substances present in our environment in small amounts and everyone is exposed to some of these heavy metals from […]
CDC: Foods and Drinks to Encourage for Infants
AT A GLANCE Your child needs a variety of foods for proper growth and development. Healthy eating patterns that your child starts now will help promote healthy eating habits in the future. Foods to encourage Offer your child a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, proteins, and dairy products. Consider making a rainbow of different-colored […]
FDA: Microbiological Safety – The FDA’s Role in Preventing Foodborne Illness
Introduction The US food supply is one of the safest in the world, largely due to our emphasis on a proactive approach to food safety. The vision of the FDA Human Foods Program is that food is a source of wellness, and it is our mission to protect and promote the health of all people […]
CDC: Exposure to Tuberculosis
KEY POINTS Contact your health care provider if you have been exposed to TB You may have been exposed to tuberculosis (TB) germs if you spent time near someone with active TB disease. TB germs can get into the air when a person with active TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, speaks, or sings. […]
FDA: Paws Off Xylitol; It is 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 […]
CDC: Testing for Tuberculosis
KEY POINTS Why get tested Getting tested and treated for TB can protect yourself, your family and friends, and your community. You may need a TB test if you have: You may need a TB test even if you do not feel sick. TB germs can live in your body for years without making you feel sick. […]
FDA: Don’t Overuse Acetaminophen
You have flu symptoms, so you’ve been getting some relief by taking a cough and flu medicine every few hours. Late in the day, you have a headache and think about grabbing a couple of acetaminophen tablets (Tylenol, paracetamol and panadol) to treat the pain. Stop right there. You might not realize that more than […]
CDC: About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)
KEY POINTS What it is Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of conditions that can occur in a person exposed to alcohol before birth. These conditions can affect each person in different ways and can range from mild to severe. People with FASDs can have lifelong effects, including problems with behavior and learning […]