Bottled Water Everywhere: Keeping it Safe

Image EspañolSeems like almost everyone is carrying a bottle of water these days.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates bottled water products, working to ensure that they’re safe to drink.The FDA protects consumers of bottled water through the Federal Food,...

FDA 101: Dietary Supplements

Image EspañolMultivitamins, vitamin D, echinacea, and fish oil are among the many dietary supplements lining store shelves or available online. Perhaps you already take a supplement or are thinking about using one. Dietary supplements can be beneficial to your health,...

Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Other Poisonous Plants

   EspanolFirst comes the itching, then a red rash, and then blisters. These symptoms of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac can emerge any time from a few hours to several days after exposure to the plant oil found in the sap of these poisonous plants. The...

My Dog Has Cancer: What Do I Need to Know?

 Any pet owner who has been told their animal has cancer knows the two emotions: anxiety for the beloved pet’s life, and hope for an effective treatment.“Many people consider their dogs and cats members of the family,” says Food and Drug Administration veterinarian...