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Keep Kids, Pets Away From Skin Sprayed With Evamist
FDA advises that children and pets be kept from making contact with skin where Evamist has been applied.

Combating Misuse and Abuse of Prescription Drugs: Q&A with Michael Klein, Ph.D.
The director of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Controlled Substance Staff talks about the causes and prevalence of misuse and abuse of prescription drugs, and what government agencies such as FDA are doing to prevent it.

FDA Cautions Against Using Unapproved IUDs
FDA says U.S. women who unknowingly had unapproved IUDs inserted could end up with an unplanned pregnancy.

Stolen Inhalers Pose Risk
As seasonal allergies have some asthma sufferers reaching for inhalers, FDA issues warning on stolen medicine.

Using Malaria Medication for Leg Cramps is Risky
Life-threatening side effects have been reported with the use of a malaria drug to treat leg cramps.

July 13 Webinar—FDA’s Safety Monitoring of Approved Vaccines
On Tuesday, July 13, 2010, FDA will host an online session and invite questions from the public on the agency’s role in vaccine safety.

FDA's MedWatch Safety Alerts: June 2010
FDA warns about potentially dangerous products sold online including an instant coffee and a phony flu treatment. Other alerts include an overdose risk with vitamin D supplements for infants, a recall of some Benadryl and Tylenol products, and new recommendations for using inhaled asthma drugs safely.

Bottled Water Everywhere: Keeping it Safe
Consumers drink billions of gallons of bottled water each year. Find out about FDA's role in ensuring that bottled water products are safe.

Magic Power Coffee: Potentially Dangerous—Not Magical
Magic Power Coffee, an instant coffee marketed as a dietary supplement for sexual enhancement, can cause dangerously low blood pressure.

FDA Sounds Alarm on Phony Tamiflu
As consumers look ahead to the fall flu season, the FDA issued a warning that unapproved Tamiflu being sold by illegal, Internet drugstores is a hot commodity—and a significant health risk.

Infant Overdose Risk With Liquid Vitamin D
FDA is warning that some liquid Vitamin D supplement products are sold with droppers that could accidentally allow harmful amounts of the vitamin to be given to infants.

Barbecue Basics: Tips to Prevent Foodborne Illness
Outdoor barbecues are a great summer treat, but they also present a food safety challenge. Here are some food safety precautions for eating outdoors.

Sun Safety: Save Your Skin (video)
In this Consumer Update video, FDA Dermatologist Jane Liedtka, M.D., and FDA Opthamologist Wiley Chambers, M.D., provide tips on protecting yourself from harmful exposure to the sun’s UV rays—including avoiding exposure, applying sunscreens, and wearing proper eye protection.

FDA's MedWatch Safety Alerts: May 2010
FDA has issued recent safety alerts on a potentially poisonous “medicated” oil, a dietary supplement that can cause lead poisoning, and several prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

Weight-Loss Drugs and Risk of Liver Failure
People who take Xenical or Alli need to be aware of the rare occurrence of severe liver injury reported in some individuals who take these weight-loss drugs.

Possible Increased Risk of Bone Fractures With Certain Antacid Drugs
Certain medications for heartburn, acid reflux, and ulcers carry a possible increased risk of fractures of the hip, wrist, and spine. Find out the names of these drugs and what you should do if you take them.

Drugs.com Furthers Reach of FDA Consumer Health Information
FDA and Drugs.com have partnered to further expand consumers' access to the FDA's timely and reliable health information.

Indoor Tanning: The Risk of Ultraviolet Radiation (video)
There’s no such thing as a safe tan. Whether from the sun or from sunlamps used in tanning equipment, ultraviolet rays pose a health risk.

Upcoming Webinar on Wednesday, May 26, 2010—Indoor Tanning: Risks of Ultraviolet Radiation
On Wednesday, May 26, 2010, FDA experts will host a 30-minute online session and invite questions from the public on the risks of using tanning beds and other tanning devices.

No Evidence Linking Cell Phone Use to Risk of Brain Tumors
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says that available scientific evidence—including World Health Organization findings just released—shows no increased health risk due to cell phone use.