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FDA Health Headlines
FDA's MedWatch Safety Alerts: December 2011
FDA gives updated safety information on ADHD drugs and heart disease in adults, dietary supplements that could be contaminated with Salmonella, and a blood thinner that may lead to bleeding problems. Learn about these and other safety alerts at http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucmXXXXXX.htm
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:16:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Consumer Update Analytics
This page contains links to all past Consumer Update Analytics web pages.
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:50:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Jan. 18 Webinar: Reporting Bad Reactions From Cosmetics
Learn how to report a bad reaction to a beauty, personal hygiene or makeup product. Click here to find out how to connect to this 30-minute webinar.
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:26:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
FDA Warns About Stem Cell Claims
Don't be fooled by unscrupulous people who offer hope through unapproved stem cell therapies for diseases or conditions for which few treatments exist.
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:00:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
FDA Targets Risks From Reused Medical Devices
The Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to ensure that reusable medical devices, especially endoscopes, are properly cleaned and disinfected to reduce the risk of infection.
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:00:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
FDA's MedWatch Safety Alerts: November 2011
FDA warns about a home massager that has caused a death, and gives updated safety information on ADHD drugs and heart disease in children, and TNF blocker drugs that have been linked to reports of cancer. Learn about these safety alerts and others: http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm283962.htm
Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:47:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Know Concentration Before Giving Acetaminophen to Infants
FDA is urging consumers to examine the labels of liquid infant's acetaminophen to avoid giving the wrong dose as a less concentrated form of the popular medicine arrives in stores.
Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:00:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
FDA Targets Gastric Band Weight-Loss Claims
Beware of ads that glamorize this surgery without giving the risks. Learn more at www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm279301.htm
Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:21:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
FDA Widens Look at Arsenic in Apple Juice
FDA is enhancing its surveillance of arsenic in apple juice while remaining confident in the overall safety of this juice for consumers.
Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:29:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
FDA and Partners Working to Prevent Surgical Fires
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is building a coalition of public and private healthcare organizations to prevent a medical error - the surgical fire.
Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:00:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
HCG Diet Products Are Illegal
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warn companies that the homeopathic HCG weight-loss products they sell are illegal and make unproven claims.
Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:08:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
FDA's MedWatch Safety Alerts: October 2011
FDA warns consumers about a potentially contaminated nasal spray, contact lenses that may cause eye injuries, an unapproved drug sold as a testosterone booster, and more.
Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:59:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Nov. 30 Webinar: How FDA Regulates Imported Products
Learn how FDA handles the millions of shipments of FDA-regulated products imported into the U.S. each year. Click here to find out how to connect to this 30-minute webinar.
Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:33:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Why is the Great American Smokeout Important?
The Great American Smokeout on Nov. 17 is an opportunity for smokers to make a plan to quit smoking. Or even to quit smoking just on that day.
Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:00:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Combating Antibiotic Resistance
Misuse and overuse of antibiotics have contributed to antibiotic resistance, a phenomenon that reduces or eliminates the effectiveness of antibiotics
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:30:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
How Do You Know If Your Child Has ADHD?
Not all children with ADHD are overactive. Learn the other symptoms and what to do if you suspect your child may have this disorder.
Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:23:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Don't Be Fooled By Health Fraud Scams
FDA has created a new website to help consumers protect themselves from fraudulent health products and schemes.
Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:00:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Improperly Discarded 'Sharps' Can Be Dangerous
Careless at-home disposal of needles, syringes and lancets is putting families and waste-disposal workers in danger.
Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:00:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Lock it Up: Medicine Safety in Your Home
Every year thousands of children are hospitalized and some die after
taking medicine not meant for them. FDA pharmacist Connie Jung explains in
this video how you can prevent harm by locking your medicine up.
Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
The Straight Poop on Kids and Diarrhea
Diarrhea lasting more than 24 hours can cause your child to become dangerously dehydrated. Learn the signs of dehydration, how to prevent it, and when to call the doctor.
Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:00:00 -0400 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
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