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Medicine

07/01/2025

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.

07/01/2025

Vaccines, Blood & Biologics

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.

07/01/2025

Where and How to Dispose of Unused Medicines

Is your medicine cabinet full of expired drugs or medications you no longer use? Here's how to dispose of your expired, unwanted, or unused medicines.

07/01/2025

Medicamentos

Información para el consumidor sobre la seguridad de los medicamentos y medicinas.

07/01/2025

Taking Z-drugs for Insomnia? Know the Risks

Z-drugs (prescribed for insomnia) may help you sleep, but also carry serious risks. FDA is adding its most prominent warning, a Boxed Warning, to the label. Find out the benefits as well as risks of taking Z-drugs.

07/01/2025

¿Toma medicamentos para el insomnio? Conozca los riesgos

Los medicamentos para dormir (prescritos para el insomnio) pueden ayudarlo a conciliar el sueño, pero también conllevan graves riesgos. La FDA está añadiendo su advertencia más visible -un recuadro de advertencia a la etiqueta. Descubra los beneficios y los riesgos de tomar medicamentos para dormir.

07/01/2025

La mejor protección contra el sarampión es la vacunación

El sarampión no es una inofensiva enfermedad infantil. Es peligrosa y puede poner en peligro la vida. Nuestra medida de salud pública más eficaz contra el sarampión es la prevención mediante la vacuna contra el sarampión.

07/01/2025

The FDA Encourages New Treatments for Sickle Cell Disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is collaborating with patients, academics, and the pharmaceutical industry to encourage the development of new treatments for sickle cell disease (SCD).

07/01/2025

Fact or Fiction: What to Know About Smoking Cessation and Medications

Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, resulting in more than 480,000 deaths annually. Almost 70 percent of current smokers report wanting to quit smoking, but quitting can be hard and often takes multiple attempts. Learn the facts.

07/01/2025

Watch Out for False Promises About So-Called Alzheimer's Cures

Unfortunately, when faced with a serious health issue, even the most rational person can be led to believe implausible claims.

07/01/2025

Vaccination Is the Best Protection Against Measles

Measles is not a harmless childhood disease. It's dangerous and can be life-threatening. Our most effective public health measure against measles is prevention with the measles vaccine.

07/01/2025

Nutrición

Información para el consumidor sobre la nutrición.

07/01/2025

Fraude en la Salud

Información para el consumidor sobre el fraude en la salud y cómo evitar ser estafado.

07/01/2025

Watch Out for False Promises About So-Called Alzheimer’s Cures

These purported miracle cures are sold primarily on the Internet. They are often, though not always, falsely labeled as dietary supplements. Regardless of their form, these products fly in the face of true science. What these companies are selling is false hope.

07/01/2025

Tenga cuidado con las falsas promesas de las supuestas curas para el Alzheimer

07/01/2025

Suplementos Dietéticos

Información para el consumidor sobre la seguridad de los suplementos dietéticos.

07/01/2025

Salud de la Mujer

Información para el consumidor sobre la salud de la mujer

07/01/2025

Salud Infantil

Información para el consumidor sobre la seguridad de medicamentos y alimentos para los niños.

07/01/2025

Dispositivos Médicos

Información para el consumidor sobre la seguridad y operación de los dispositivos médicos

07/01/2025

Vacunas, Sangre y Productos Biológicos

Información para el consumidor sobre la seguridad de las vacunas, sangre y productos biológicos.