FDA Consumer Health Information http://www.fda.gov en-us Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:13:00 GMT michael.ermarth@fda.hhs.gov (Michael Ermarth) After considering public comments, FDA has issued final guidance on its approach to regulating genetically engineered animals. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:13:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/ge_animals011509.html http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/ge_animals011509.html Here's a look at the benefits and risks of antidepressants, medications that act on naturally-occurring brain chemicals. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:43:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/antidepressants010909.html http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/antidepressants010909.html FDA has alerted consumers not to buy or use more than 25 weight-loss products. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:19:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/weightloss_pills122908.html http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/weightloss_pills122908.html FDA continues to caution consumers about feeding dogs chicken jerky products. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:09:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/jerky122408.html http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/jerky122408.html Consumers should not eat this product because it may contain Clostridium botulinum toxin. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:45:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/botulism_risk121608.html http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/botulism_risk121608.html Improvement is needed for the printed consumer medication information (CMI) that accompanies new prescriptions. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:52:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/prescription_cmi121608.html http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/prescription_cmi121608.html FDA requires new safety measures for products used as bowel cleansers before colon examinations. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:03:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/bowel_cleansers121608.html http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/bowel_cleansers121608.html What can you do about colds and flu? FDA offers tips for prevention and treatment. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:28:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/winter_illness121108.html http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/winter_illness121108.html Some prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can cause reactions that may make it unsafe to drive. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:28:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/driving121108.html http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/driving121108.html FDA works beyond our borders to help keep products used by Americans safe - even when they are not made in America. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:02:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/beyondborders120908.html http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/beyondborders120908.html FDA and WebMD have formed a new partnership to expand access to timely and reliable consumer health information. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:38:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/WebMD_partnership.html http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/WebMD_partnership.html Be careful about the three main types of interactions: drugs with food and beverages, drugs with dietary supplements, and drugs with other drugs. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:38:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/interactions112808.html http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/interactions112808.html Find out why pet turtles may be a health risk and how FDA is enforcing a ban on the small creatures. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:38:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/turtles112808.html http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/turtles112808.html As part of a fraudulent scheme to extort money, callers have falsely identified themselves as "FDA special agents" or other FDA officials. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:51:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/scam111708.html http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/scam111708.html FDA gives consumers practical food safety tips to help prevent foodborne illness. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:33:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/foodsafetytips111307.html http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/foodsafetytips111307.html Beware of Mexican vanilla that contains coumarin, a toxic substance banned in the United States. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:05:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/mexicanvanilla102908.html http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/mexicanvanilla102908.html FDA has sent warning letters to Bayer HealthCare regarding two over-the-counter products that combine aspirin with a dietary supplement into a single pill. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:20:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/bayer102808.html http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/bayer102808.html FDA supports the voluntary actions of drug manufacturers to better inform consumers about the safe and effective use of over-the-counter cough and cold medicines in children. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:58:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/coughcold102208.html http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/coughcold102208.html FDA has received reports of serious infections leading to hospitalizations and deaths in people who use Raptiva. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:20:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/raptiva102008.html http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/raptiva102008.html Halloween is a good time to remind people that improper use of non-prescription decorative contact lenses may harm your vision Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:05:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/decorativecontacts102207.html http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/decorativecontacts102207.html The presence of heavy metals in some Ayurvedic products makes them potentially harmful. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:05:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/ayurvedic101608.html http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/ayurvedic101608.html FDA has increased inspections and product testing in response to the melamine contamination problem that originated in Chinese dairy products. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:44:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/melaminerecalls100908.html http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/melaminerecalls100908.html