Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Get the Facts
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) devices only considered safe and effective for certain conditions. The FDA recommends you use a HBOT device under the care of a doctor and in a hospital or facility that has hyperbaric accreditation. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - July 26, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

" Poppers " de nitrito
Los proveedores de atenci ón médica reportan un aumento en las hospitalizaciones y muertes debido a la ingesta o inhalación de “poppers” de nitrito. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - July 20, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

"Poppers" de nitrito
Los proveedores de atenci ón médica reportan un aumento en las hospitalizaciones y muertes debido a la ingesta o inhalación de “poppers” de nitrito. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - July 20, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Accidental Exposures to Fentanyl Patches Continue to Be Deadly to Children
Exposure to medication is a leading cause of poisoning in children. Kids have died or become seriously ill after being exposed to a skin patch containing fentanyl, an opioid pain reliever. The FDA urges you to take precautions and make sure patches are stored, used, and disposed of properly. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - July 20, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

How Safe are Color Additives?
Basic information about the safety of color additives--dyes, pigments, or substances that can impart color when added or applied to a food, drug, cosmetic, or the human body. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - July 20, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Nitrite “Poppers”
Health care providers report increase in hospitalizations and deaths due to nitrite popper ingestion or inhalation. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - July 16, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

My Dog Has Cancer: What Do I Need to Know?
Just as FDA reviews drugs for humans for safety and effectiveness before they can go on the market, the agency does the same for treatments for animals. Learn how FDA brings new oncology treatments to market and questions to ask your vet about your dog's cancer diagnosis. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - July 12, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Always Tired? You May Have Sleep Apnea
If you feel tired and exhausted when you wake up every morning you may have sleep apnea. Find out more about the different types of FDA-cleared and FDA-approved obstructive sleep apnea or OSA treatments that work and help you get restful and restorative sleep. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - July 9, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Perro bueno, alimento malo: alimentos para las personas que son malos para su perro
Algunos alimentos destinados para consumo de las personas pueden ser peligrosos, e incluso mortales, para su perro (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - June 28, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

How to Report Problems with Flea and Tick Products
Fleas and ticks can be more than just an itchy annoyance to your pets —they can cause serious harm. So it’s important to know how to use flea and tick products safely. It’s also important to know whom to report to if you’re experiencing problems with these products. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - June 17, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Should You Put Sunscreen on Infants? Not Usually
Your infant ’s sensitive skin is vulnerable to serious burns. But sunscreen isn’t the answer. Infants are at greater risk than adults of sunscreen side effects, such as a rash. The FDA recommends keeping newborns and babies younger than 6 months out of direct sunlight. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - June 2, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Help the FDA Prevent the Sale of Tobacco Products to Young People
Many teens underestimate how easy it is to become addicted to nicotine. This raises concerns because young people are at greatest risk of nicotine addiction because their brains are still developing. Find out how you can help. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - May 27, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

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