U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory on the Public Health Crisis of Firearm Violence in the United States 14:52Latest NewsJun252024 Press release for the Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence, declaring firearm violence in America a public health crisis. Read more... |
Statement by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on the Second Anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization 19:40Latest NewsJun242024 Secretary Statement on Second Anniversary of Dobbs Supreme Court Decision Read more... |
HHS Finalizes Rule Establishing Disincentives for Health Care Providers That Have Committed Information Blocking 12:00Latest NewsJun242024 HHS released a final rule that establishes disincentives for health care providers that have committed information blocking. Read more... |
Teething is normal for infants and children, but it can be painful. Soothing kids’ gums with medicines containing benzocaine or lidocaine, or homeopathic and other products, might seem like good options. These products can be dangerous to children ... Read more... |
Cleaning contacts with hydrogen peroxide solutions takes special care. Follow all directions to avoid stinging, burning and possible damage to your eyes. Read more... |
Advisory Committees Give FDA Critical Advice and the Public a Voice 19:05Consumer Updates RSS FeedJun132024 At the FDA, we rely on our many advisory committees to help us make sound decisions based on the best science available. Advisory committees give our own FDA experts outside, independent, and professional advice on various complex scientific, ... Read more... |
From blood to vaccines, FDA protects and advances the public health by ensuring that biological products are safe, effective, and available to those who need them. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more. Read more... |
Consumer articles about over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Read more... |