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Help the FDA Prevent the Sale of Tobacco Products to Young People
10/23/2025 11:32 AM
Many teens underestimate how easy it is to become addicted to nicotine. This raises concerns because young people are at greatest risk of nicotine addiction because their brains are still developing. Find out how you can help.
Microneedling Devices: Getting to the Point on Benefits, Risks and Safety
10/15/2025 08:01 AM
If you're thinking about microneedling to make your skin look better, know the benefits and risks associated with microneedling devices. Check out the FDA's safety tips.
Children's Health
09/02/2025 08:15 AM
Kids aren't just small adults. From diet and nutrition to their reactions to medicine, their bodies are unique. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more.
Tobacco Products
09/02/2025 08:13 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.
Properly Store Nicotine Pouches to Prevent Accidental Exposure to Children and Pets
09/02/2025 07:46 AM
Nicotine pouches can be dangerous to children if they use, touch, chew on, or eat them. These small fiber pouches, which contain nicotine that is chemically synthesized or derived from the tobacco leaf, can cause nicotine poisoning. Keep these products away from kids.
Drugs
08/22/2025 11:22 AM
Consumer articles about over-the-counter and prescription drugs.
Medical Devices
08/22/2025 11:21 AM
Consumer articles about medical devices.
Vaccines, Blood & Biologics
08/22/2025 11:19 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.
Products Containing 7-OH Can Cause Serious Harm
08/21/2025 05:26 AM
The FDA recommends that consumers avoid 7-OH products, including foods, dietary supplements and those claiming to treat an ailment or disorder. 7-OH is not approved as a drug by the FDA.
Understanding FDA Terms for Possible New Therapies to Prevent and Treat Diseases
08/14/2025 06:08 AM
The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety and effectiveness of drugs, biologics and medical devices. Sometimes, the FDA allows the emergency use of medical products not yet approved. Here’s what some of those terms used to describe potential treatments mean.
Safely Using Hand Sanitizer
08/06/2025 12:37 PM
You can help stop the spread of infectious diseases by washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds every time. If soap and water are not available, alcohol-based hand sanitizers can be used if they contain at least 60% alcohol and are used properly.
FDA 101: Product Recalls
06/11/2025 12:03 PM
Recalls are typically voluntary actions taken by a company to remove or correct products on the market that violate U.S. Food and Drug Administration laws and regulations. Recalls may be initiated proactively by a company, at FDA request, or ordered under statutory authority.
Radiation-Emitting Products
05/14/2025 09:01 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.
Food
05/14/2025 08:57 AM
Timely articles and multimedia content about food and food-safety.
Dietary Supplements
05/14/2025 08:55 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
05/14/2025 08:55 AM
Consumer articles about cosmetics.
Animal & Veterinary
05/14/2025 08:55 AM
Consumer articles from FDA about animal health and veterinary medicine.
Tianeptine Products Linked to Serious Harm, Overdoses, Death
05/09/2025 08:29 AM
Tianeptine is not approved by the FDA for any medical use. Some companies are illegally marketing and selling tianeptine products and making dangerous and unproven claims that tianeptine can improve brain function and treat anxiety, depression, pain, opioid use disorder, and other conditions.
Is Rinsing Your Sinuses With Neti Pots Safe?
04/28/2025 11:53 AM
Nasal irrigation devices, such as neti pots, can be effective for allergies, sinus infections and other conditions. But they must be used and cleaned properly and only with specific types of water.
Where and How to Dispose of Unused Medicines
04/16/2025 06:12 AM
The best way to dispose of your expired, unwanted, or unused medicines is through a drug take back program. Or you can do it at home. Check the FDA flush list.
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