12/02/2021
Prevent Heartworms in Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets Year-Round
Heartworm disease can be fatal to pets, but it is also preventable. Learn more about the dangers of heartworm disease and the importance of year-round prevention.…
12/02/2021
The Facts on the FDA's New Tobacco Rule
Tobacco use is a major threat to public health and smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. A new rule has extended the FDA's regulatory authority to all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, all cigars, hookah, and pipe tobacco. Learn how this rule affects you and how the FDA is preventing youth from using tobacco products and protecting the public health.…
09/29/2021
Keep Lilies Away From Your Cats
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.…
08/31/2021
5 Things You Need to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine for Adolescents 12 through 17
Adolescents 12 through 17 are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. In a clinical trial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine the most commonly reported side effects following vaccination in people 12 through 15 were mild to moderate and consistent with those reported in participants 16 and older.…
08/30/2021
Hearing Aids and Personal Sound Amplifiers: Know the Difference
FDA recently issued guidelines on important differences between hearing aides and personal sound amplifying devices.…
