The Facts on Tampons and How to Use Them Safely U.S. Food and Drug Administration, FDA If you use tampons during your period (also called a “menstrual cycle”), it’s important to know the basics for how to use them safely. … Read More
How Many Calories? Keep an Eye on the Menu U.S. Food & Drug Administration, FDA Did you know that food and beverages consumed away from home contribute a lot of calories to our diets — as much as one-third of … Read More
Do You Vape? See These Tips on How to Keep E-Liquids Away from Children U.S. Food & Drug Administration, FDA As e-cigarettes (also called “vapes”) have become more popular, more children are being accidentally exposed to nicotine-containing e-liquids—which can cause … Read More
5 Things to Know About Breast Implants U.S. Food & Drug Administration, FDA Should I get breast implants? Are there alternatives? Will they need to be replaced? And if I decide to get implants, which are medical devices, there are … Read More
FDA’s Guidance on Children’s X-rays U.S. Food & Drug Administration, FDA Most people have had an X-ray taken at some time during their lives — perhaps checking for a possible broken bone or during a visit to the dentist. X-ray … Read More
Keep Your Dogs and Cats Safe From Holiday Hazards U.S. Food & Drug Administration, FDA This holiday season, while you’re busy decorating, cooking, and wrapping gifts, remember to watch out for holiday temptations (Holiday Hazards) for your pets. FDA veterinarian … Read More
Tattoo Removal: Options and Results U.S. Food & Drug Administration, FDA That tattoo on your arm of a former flame—the one that seemed like a great idea years ago—is kind of embarrassing today. And your spouse is not too crazy … Read More
Grapefruit Juice and Some Drugs Don’t Mix U.S. Food & Drug Administration, FDA How Grapefruit Juice Affects Some Drugs When drugs are swallowed, they may be broken down (metabolized) by enzymes and/or absorbed using transporters in cells found in the … Read More
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