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 ... Read more... |
Adding Folic Acid to Corn Masa Flour May Prevent Birth Defects 18:31Consumer Updates RSS FeedApr302024 When consumed by women before and during pregnancy, folic acid, a B vitamin, may help prevent neural tube defects (NTDs). Read more... |
Misuse and overuse of antibiotics have contributed to antibiotic resistance, a phenomenon that reduces or eliminates the effectiveness of antibiotics Read more... |
How to Report Problems with E-Cigarettes, Cigarettes, Cigars, or Other Tobacco Products to the FDA 13:43Consumer Updates RSS FeedApr182024 Safety Reporting Portal allows you to tell FDA about health, quality, or safety issues with tobacco products, including products containing nicotine from any source. Reports about tobacco-related health or product problems can help FDA to identify ... Read more... |
There continues to be interest in a drug called ivermectin for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 in humans. The FDA has not authorized or approved ivermectin for use in preventing or treating COVID-19 in humans or animals. Read more... |
Consumer articles from FDA about animal health and veterinary medicine. Read more... |