FDA Teams with Everyday Health to Expand Reach of Health Information
FDA expands its reach to millions of consumers through a new partnership with Everyday Health.

FDA to Examine the Safety of Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages
Concerns about the health and safety hazards posed by caffeinated alcoholic beverages have prompted FDA action.

FDA Unveils Safe Use Initiative to Reduce Harm From Medication Use
A new program aims to reduce unnecessary injuries from medication misuse, errors, and other problems.

FDA's MedWatch Safety Alerts: October 2009
FDA has issued recent safety alerts on these medical products.

FDA, WebMD Expand Health Information Partnership
FDA and WebMD have expanded their unique partnership to provide increased access to FDA’s consumer health information.

Improper Use of Decorative Contact Lenses May Haunt You
As Halloween approaches, FDA reminds consumers that non-prescription decorative contact lenses may harm their vision.

The Word is Out on Unapproved H1N1 Products
FDA has stepped up its campaign to inform consumers of—and protect them against—potential harm associated with unapproved products claiming to diagnose, prevent, or otherwise act against the H1N1 flu virus.

Improper Use of Decorative Contact Lenses May Haunt You (video)
FDA reminds people, in time for Halloween, that non-prescription decorative contact lenses may harm their vision.

LASIK: Quality of Life Project, Warning Letters to Facilities
On October 15, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a study of the impact of LASIK on patients' quality of life, and issued warning letters to 17 LASIK surgery centers that release patients the same day as their surgery.

A New Online Guide to Hearing Aids
FDA launches a new Web site that focuses on hearing aids.

Reducing Radiation from Medical X-rays (video)
Medical X-rays are an important tool for diagnosing and treating diseases, but they pose a small risk from radiation. This FDA Consumer Update video includes information on what you can do to reduce the risk.

FDA's International Posts: Improving the Safety of Imported Food and Medical Products
The posting of FDA staff in overseas regions is a key part of the agency's strategy for expanding oversight of imported food and medical products.

Hearing Aids and Personal Sound Amplifiers: Know the Difference
FDA recently issued guidelines on important differences between hearing aides and personal sound amplifying devices.

Cooperative Program Ensures Safe Shellfish (slideshow)
A federal, state, and industry cooperative program helps protect the public from contaminated shellfish.

Cooperative Programs Help Keep Food Safe
FDA and more than 3,000 state, local, tribal, and territorial organizations work cooperatively to protect the nation’s food supply.

Cooperative Program Ensures Safe Shellfish
A federal, state, and industry cooperative program helps protect the public from contaminated shellfish.

FDA's MedWatch Safety Alerts: September 2009
FDA has issued recent safety alerts on these medical products.

Avoiding Medication Mistakes (video)
Taking the wrong medication or the wrong dose can be an easy mistake to make. It can also be life threatening. This Consumer Update video provides tips on avoiding medication mistakes.

Avoiding Drug Interactions (video)
Be careful about the three main types of interactions: drugs with food and beverages, drugs with dietary supplements, and drugs with other drugs.

FDA 101: Product Recalls (video)
This Consumer Update video highlights FDA’s involvement in product recalls from the moment the agency is notified to successful completion of the recall.