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Drugs
Fri Feb 13 9:41 am
Consumer articles about over-the-counter and prescription drugs.
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Hormone Replacement Therapies Can Help Women with Bothersome Menopausal Symptoms
Fri Feb 13 9:21 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.
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Vaccines, Blood & Biologics
Mon Feb 09 2:07 pm
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.
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What Does FDA Approve? Part 2
Tue Jan 27 2:23 pm
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.
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Food
Thu Jan 22 9:11 am
Timely articles and multimedia content about food and food-safety.
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Products Claiming to "Cure" Cancer Are a Cruel Deception
Thu Jan 22 9:03 am
Many ads on social media and "healthy" websites claim their products can cure cancer. They cannot.
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My Dog Has Cancer: What Do I Need to Know?
Fri Jan 16 8:44 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.
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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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Medical Devices
Mon Dec 22 5:01 pm
Consumer articles about medical devices.
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