Family Health
Tips for Keeping Bag Lunches Safe
Whether it’s off to school or work we go, millions of Americans carry “bag” lunches. Food brought [...]
Feds Caution Against Using Unapproved IUDs
Federal health officials are warning medical practitioners around the country not to use unapproved intrauterine devices (IUDs).
In a July 22 letter, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reminds health professionals that using unapproved IUDs raises concerns about effectiveness and safety—as well as the potential for fraud and counterfeiting.
“Federal law requires [...]
New evidence that chili pepper ingredient fights fat
Capsaicin, the stuff that gives chili peppers their kick, may cause weight loss and fight fat buildup by triggering certain beneficial protein changes in the body, according to a new study on the topic. The report, which could lead to new treatments for obesity, appears in ACS’ monthly Journal of Proteome [...]
Taxing Caloric Sweetened Beverages: Potential Effects on Beverage Consumption, Calorie Intake, and Obesity
The link between high U.S. obesity rates and the overconsumption of added sugars, largely from sodas and fruit drinks, has prompted public calls for a tax on caloric sweetened beverages. Faced with such a tax, consumers may reduce consumption of these sweetened beverages and substitute nontaxed beverages, such as bottled water, juice, and milk. This [...]
Adolescent smokers prone to drug abuse
It is common knowledge that smoking is a health risk but why do teens become addicted to smoking more easily than adults? In an evaluation for Faculty of 1000 Biology, Neil Grunberg looks into why adolescents are more prone to substance abuse.
Grunberg describes the study, published by Natividad et al. in Synapse journal, as “fascinating” [...]
Questions raised about quality of school meals
Concerns about child obesity have raised questions about the quality of meals served in the National School Lunch Program. Local, State, and Federal policymakers responded to these concerns beginning in the mid-1990s by instituting a range of policies and standards to improve the quality of U.S. Department of Agriculture-subsidized meals. Schools have been successful in [...]
Best Ways of Reducing Radiation from Medical X-rays
Medical X-rays are an important tool for diagnosing and treating diseases and other medical problems. But there is some risk associated with radiation exposure. In this Consumer Update video, FDA’s Dr. Charles Finder explains what you can do to reduce the risks associated with radiation exposure.
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FDA Approves Second HPV Vaccine
FDA Approves Second HPV VaccineArticle date: 2009/10/21 By: Rebecca Viksnins SnowdenThe Food and Drug Administration FDA recently green-lighted Cervarix, the second vaccine designed to prevent infections caused by the human papilloma virus HPV, a serious risk factor for cervical cancer. Cervarix, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, targets “high risk” HPV types 16 and 18, the 2 strains responsible [...]
Breast Cancer Awareness Information
The best way to find breast cancer early is with a mammogram. If you are a woman age 40 years or older, be sure to have a screening mammogram every one to two years.
Breast Cancer
Got questions about breast cancer and mammograms? We have answers.
Is breast cancer the most common cause of death [...]
Learn to Prevent & Recognize Concussions
CDC’s youth sports tool kit teaches coaches, athletes, and parents to play it safe when it comes to concussions.
A concussion is a brain injury caused by a bump or blow to the head that can change the way your brain normally works. Even what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head [...]
