Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix | FDA News
Image Español If you’re taking a medication, is it safe to drive? Most likely, yes. Still, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises you to make sure before operating…
Formaldehyde in Hair Smoothing Products: What You Should Know | FDA News
Image Español If you decide that you want to make your hair less frizzy or straighter, you may choose to go to a professional stylist at a hair salon for…
Patchy Skin
March 2021 Print this issue Patchy SkinVitiligo ExplainedSend us your comments Your skin is often the first thing other people see. You may have noticed that some people have patches…
FDA Authorizes First Robotically-Assisted Surgical Device for Performing Transvaginal Hysterectomy | FDA News
For Immediate Release: March 01, 2021 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized marketing of the Hominis Surgical System, a new robotically-assisted surgical device (RASD) that can help facilitate…
How AEDs in Public Places Can Restart Hearts | FDA News
Image Español Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops pumping blood. It can happen to anyone, at any time, and signs include sudden collapse and immediate…
Strong winds topple trees, blow down facilities, disrupt flight operations on Jeju Island
Strong winds are battering South Korea’s southern resort island Jeju. Around 200 flights were delayed, and 10 others were canceled at Jeju International Airport. Howling winds also toppled trees and…
SecAF selects Huntsville, Alabama, as preferred location to host USSPACECOM
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Secretary of the Air Force, on behalf of the Office of Secretary of Defense, selected Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama, as the preferred location for the U.S.…
FDA-Approved Devices That Help Keep the Heart Beating | FDA News
Image Español Heart disease, also called cardiovascular disease, can have serious consequences. It’s the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Medical devices approved by…