08/31/2026
Colored and Decorative Contact Lenses: A Prescription Is A Must
Decorative contact lenses, also called colored or costume contact lenses, are not cosmetics or over-the-counter merchandise. They are medical devices regulated by the FDA, and you need a prescription to avoid eye injury. Before buying these lenses, here's what to know.…
08/25/2026
How to Buy Medicines Safely From an Online Pharmacy
How can you tell if an online pharmacy is operating legally? The FDA’s BeSafeRx site can help you identify and avoid dangerous online pharmacies. The FDA has tips for buying medicines online safely.…
08/25/2026
Caution: Bodybuilding Products Can Be Risky
Are all bodybuilding products safe to use? The FDA says no and explains why.…
08/25/2026
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 Alzheimer cure claims.…
07/02/2026
Preventing Accidental Apoquel Chewable Overdoses
The FDA has received an increasing number of reports of pets accidentally overdosing on Apoquel Chewable (oclacitinib chewable tablets), a flavored chewable medicine approved only for dogs.…
