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The FDA, American Optometric Association and the Entertainment Industries Council are joining forces to launch a campaign for teens and young adults on wearing decorative contact lenses safely. Two videos take clips from American Horror Story to deliver the message.

Learn about hearing aids, personal sound amplification products, and the proposed change to how you can get hearing aids.

The Food and Drug Administration Office of Orphan Products Development is launching web-based educational resources for patients and industry on rare disease topics. The page debuts on International Rare Disease Day Feb. 28; topics include how to interact with FDA.

Giving yourself too much or too little oxygen can be dangerous. If you are using a pulse oximeter to monitor your oxygen levels and think they are low, see a doctor. You should not use an oxygen concentrator at home unless it has been prescribed by a health care provider.

Fraudulent products that claim to cure, treat, or prevent COVID-19 haven’t been evaluated by the FDA for safety and effectiveness and might be dangerous to you and your family.

Muchas personas tienen azucenas blancas en su casa en esta época del año, pero esto podría ser peligroso si tienen un gato. La FDA advierte que los gatos pueden sufrir graves daños renales e incluso morir si comen aunque sea un pedacito de un lirio o azucena.

Many people have Easter lilies in their home this time of year, but this could be dangerous if they have a cat. FDA warns that cats can suffer acute kidney damage and even die after eating even a small part of a lily.

Haven’t had your flu shot yet? It’s not too late. And there are still good reasons to get one.

Easy-to-understand information about the different types of coronavirus tests

Easy-to-understand information about the different types of coronavirus tests

Reducing your salt intake is one way to improve your health. Here are four steps to help you cut back gradually.

If you're thinking about microneedling to make your skin look better, know the benefits and risks associated with microneedling devices. Check out the FDA's safety tips.

If you're thinking about microneedling to make your skin look better, know the benefits and risks associated with microneedling devices. Check out the FDA's safety tips.

Delta-8 THC products are not approved by the FDA and may put you at risk.

Sun safety is always in season. It’s important to protect your skin from sun damage throughout the year, no matter the weather. The FDA continues to evaluate sunscreen products to ensure that their active ingredients are safe and effective.

In addition to offering flexibility and convenience, contacts help correct a variety of vision disorders. But contact lenses also present potential risks. See these safety basics, including information on proper hygiene and proper practices for cleaning, disinfecting, and storing your lenses.

Get answers to your questions about the standards for safety and effectiveness to support an emergency use authorization of COVID-19 vaccines.

Storing food properly can help prevent foodborne illnesses. Here are tips for safely storing food in your refrigerator, freezer, and cupboards.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, some consumers seem to be increasingly interested in turning to ivermectin, a drug often used to treat animals, to treat COVID-19. FDA has not approved or authorized ivermectin for this use. Using ivermectin to attempt to treat COVID-19 can b dangerous and even lethal.

Part of the "FDA 101" series, this article describes how dietary supplements are regulated and offers safety tips for consumers.