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Dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA as food, not as drugs. However, many dietary supplements contain ingredients that have strong biological effects which may conflict with a medicine you are taking or a medical condition you may have. ... Read more... |
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Sun safety is always in season. It’s important to protect your skin from sun damage throughout the year, no matter the weather. The FDA continues to evaluate sunscreen products to ensure that their active ingredients are safe and effective. Read more... |
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... |
Advisory Committees Give FDA Critical Advice and the Public a Voice 15:03Consumer Updates RSS FeedApr292024 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... |
Misuse and overuse of antibiotics have contributed to antibiotic resistance, a phenomenon that reduces or eliminates the effectiveness of antibiotics Read more... |