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Skip the Antibacterial Soap; Use Plain Soap and Water
05/26/2026 01:27 PM
There isn’t sufficient evidence to show that OTC antibacterial soaps are better at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and water. Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs.
5 Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults
05/20/2026 06:10 AM
As we age, physical changes can affect the way our body handles medications and how medicines work, which can lead to complications. Even if your medications have worked well for you over the years, they might need to be adjusted or changed later in life. Here are some important safety tips.
Tobacco Products
05/11/2026 06:08 AM
Tobacco comes in many forms, from cigars and cigarettes to smokeless tobacco and dissolvable nicotine products. FDA works to reduce the use of these products, and the harm that they cause. To learn more read these Consumer Updates.
Radiation-Emitting Products
05/04/2026 07:10 AM
From medical X-ray scanners used to see inside the body to surgical lasers used for cosmetic purposes or to improve eyesight, FDA ensures the safety and effectiveness of a wide range or products that emit radiation. To learn more, read these Consumer Updates.
Medical Devices
05/04/2026 07:09 AM
Consumer articles about medical devices.
Food
05/04/2026 07:06 AM
Timely articles and multimedia content about food and food-safety.
Drugs
05/04/2026 07:04 AM
Consumer articles about over-the-counter and prescription drugs.
Dietary Supplements
05/04/2026 07:03 AM
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. Products containing hidden drugs are also sometimes fal
Cosmetics
05/04/2026 07:01 AM
Consumer articles about cosmetics.
Animal & Veterinary
05/04/2026 06:58 AM
Consumer articles from FDA about animal health and veterinary medicine.
Is It Really 'FDA Approved'?
05/04/2026 06:13 AM
The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by regulating human drugs and biological products, animal drugs, medical devices, tobacco products, food (including animal food), cosmetics, and electronic products that emit radiation.
Animal Welfare, Testing and Research of FDA-Regulated Products
04/20/2026 08:24 AM
FDA-regulated medical and veterinary products save lives. Products undergo different types of testing, including animal testing, to determine their safety and effectiveness. The FDA encourages and accepts scientifically valid alternatives to animal testing.
How Gene Therapy Can Cure or Treat Diseases
03/26/2026 09:25 AM
Scientists have worked for decades on ways to modify or replace genes to treat, cure, or prevent illness. Advancements in science technology are changing the way we define disease, develop drugs, and prescribe treatments. The FDA has approved gene therapies for cancer, rare diseases.
Hormone Replacement Therapies Can Help Women with Bothersome Menopausal Symptoms
02/13/2026 06:21 AM
The effects of menopause can make a woman’s daily life much harder, and therapies approved by the FDA can help. But too many women might not use these treatments to lessen their menopause symptoms because of the risks associated with these drugs described in the drug labels’ boxed warnings.
Vaccines, Blood & Biologics
02/09/2026 11:07 AM
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.
What Does FDA Approve? Part 2
01/27/2026 11:23 AM
The growing spread of rumors, misinformation and disinformation about science, medicine, and the FDA, is putting patients and consumers at risk. FDA is here to provide the facts.
Products Claiming to "Cure" Cancer Are a Cruel Deception
01/22/2026 06:03 AM
Many ads on social media and "healthy" websites claim their products can cure cancer. They cannot.
My Dog Has Cancer: What Do I Need to Know?
01/16/2026 05:44 AM
Just as FDA reviews drugs for humans for safety and effectiveness before they can go on the market, the agency does the same for treatments for animals. Learn how FDA brings new oncology treatments to market and questions to ask your vet about your dog's cancer diagnosis.
What You Should Know About Using Cannabis, Including CBD, When Pregnant or Breastfeeding
01/06/2026 06:03 AM
FDA strongly advises against the use of cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and marijuana in any form during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Nutrition
01/06/2026 06:01 AM
The Nutrition Facts Label on food packaging is an important and easy way to get essential information to help you make healthy food choices. These FDA Consumer Updates are also a great resource for more nutrition facts, and other helpful information about the food you eat.
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