FDA | Health Headlines

What You Should Know About Using Cannabis, Including CBD, When Pregnant or Breastfeeding
Tue Jan 06 9:03 am
FDA strongly advises against the use of cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and marijuana in any form during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

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Nutrition
Tue Jan 06 9:01 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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Animal & Veterinary
Tue Dec 23 8:23 am
Consumer articles from FDA about animal health and veterinary medicine.
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Cosmetics
Tue Dec 23 8:06 am
Consumer articles about cosmetics.
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Drugs
Tue Dec 23 8:04 am
Consumer articles about over-the-counter and prescription drugs.
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Medical Devices
Mon Dec 22 5:01 pm
Consumer articles about medical devices.
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Food
Mon Dec 22 4:50 pm
Timely articles and multimedia content about food and food-safety.
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Dietary Supplements
Fri Dec 19 10:50 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
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Children's Health
Thu Dec 18 11:55 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.
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Got a Question About Your Pet's Health?
Thu Dec 18 8:08 am
Got questions about the foods, drugs and other issues involving your pet? FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) may be able to answer them. Read these seven frequently asked questions, and CVM's answers.
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Keep Your Dogs and Cats Safe From Holiday Hazards
Wed Dec 17 3:29 pm
From tinsel to table scraps, holiday hazards for pets abound. Here are some tips to help you keep them safe.
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Paws Off Xylitol; It's Dangerous for Dogs
Wed Dec 17 3:26 pm
Sugarless gum may contain xylitol, a class of sweetener known as sugar alcohol. Xylitol is present in many products and foods for human use, but can have devastating effects on your pet.
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