Watch Out for False Promises on Some Dietary Supplements
Dietary supplements claiming to cure, treat, mitigate, or prevent infertility and other reproductive health conditions may be scams. Learn more in this Consumer Update. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - May 26, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Medication Errors Happen to Pets, Too
With pets, as with people, medication errors can happen throughout the treatment process, and your animal's health can be harmed. Learn about the kinds of medication errors that can occur in treating animals, and specific steps you can take to make sure that doesn't happen to your pets. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - May 3, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Dispositivos que Emiten Radiaci ón
Informaci ón para el consumidor sobre la seguridad y operación de los dispositivos que emiten radiación (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - April 28, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

4 Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults
The older you get, the more likely you are to use additional medicines, which can increase the chance of harmful interactions. So, consider these safety tips (and share them with your loved ones) when taking prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, herbal preparations, and supplements. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - April 28, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Colorectal Cancer: What You Should Know About Screening
Doctors recommend everyone start screening for colorectal cancer at age 50, and before age 50 for some people at higher risk. There are several FDA-reviewed and approved or cleared choices for colorectal cancer screening. Find out which one is best for you. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - April 20, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Learn More About COVID-19 Vaccines From the FDA
Get answers to your questions about the standards for safety and effectiveness to support an emergency use authorization of COVID-19 vaccines. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - March 24, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Infant Formula: Safety Do's and Dont's
The FDA advises parents and caregivers to not make or feed homemade infant formula to infants. Homemade infant formula recipes have not been evaluated by the FDA and may lack nutrients vital to an infant ’s growth. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - March 22, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Productos de Tabaco
Informaci ón para el consumidor sobre la regulación de los productos de tabaco y su seguridad. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - March 16, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Formaldehyde in Hair Smoothing Products: What You Should Know
Hair smoothing products, also referred to as hair straightening products, may release formaldehyde gas, a known human carcinogen, when heated. Only licensed and trained salon professionals should use these products on your hair. Here are some steps to take if you are considering using them. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - March 2, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

' All Natural' Alternatives for Erectile Dysfunction: A Risky Proposition
FDA's testing of many suspect products that promise to enhance sexual performance or treat erectile dysfunction found that some contain undisclosed and potentially harmful drugs. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - February 16, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Tattoo Removal: Options and Results
How hard is it to remove a tattoo? What processes are used? Is it painful? (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - February 16, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Razones para no darle huesos a su perro: Ya sean huesos caseros o comerciales
Darle huesos a su perro puede ser peligroso e incluso mortal. Sepa por qu é. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - February 11, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

No Bones (or Bone Treats) About It: Reasons Not to Give Your Dog Bones
Bone treats are real bones that have been processed, sometimes flavored, and packaged for dogs. Giving your dog a 'bone treat' might lead to an unexpected trip to your veterinarian, a possible emergency surgery, or even death for your pet. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - February 11, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

How AEDs in Public Places Can Restart Hearts
If cardiac arrest does occur, rapid treatment with a medical device called an automated external defibrillator (AED) can be life-saving. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - February 11, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news