Kefauver-Harris Amendments Revolutionized Drug Development | FDA News
Image President John F. Kennedy hands Sen. Estes Kefauver the pen he used to sign the 1962 Amendments to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act. Those looking on…
Do Not Use Infant Sleep Positioners Due to the Risk of Suffocation | FDA News
Español The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reminding parents and caregivers not to put babies in sleep positioners. These products—sometimes also called “nests” or “anti-roll” products—can cause suffocation (a…
Lupus Therapies Continue to Evolve | FDA News
Sources: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and American College of Rheumatology Español It can be a difficult disease to diagnose and a difficult disease to treat. It’s called lupus,…
Seasonal Allergies: Which Medication is Right for You? | FDA News
Español The pollen count is sky-high. You’re sneezing, your eyes are itching, and you feel miserable. Seasonal allergies are real diseases that can interfere with work, school or recreation. Allergies…
Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Other Poisonous Plants | FDA News
Español First comes the itching, then a red rash, and then blisters. These symptoms of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac can emerge any time from a few hours…
HIV and Hepatitis: Know Your Status and Learn About the FDA’s Role | FDA News
Image Español April is National Minority Health Month. It’s a time to remember that health outcomes can be different among people of diverse ethnic and racial groups. These differences in…
Facts About In-Home HIV Testing | FDA News
It’s estimated that 1.1 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV. And some of those people — about one in seven — don’t know they have it, according…
Vaccines, Blood & Biologics | FDA | FDA News
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…