FDA Unveils Safe Use Initiative to Reduce Harm From Medication Use

A new program aims to reduce unnecessary injuries from medication misuse, errors, and other problems. (read more)

FDA's MedWatch Safety Alerts: October 2009

FDA has issued recent safety alerts on these medical products. (read more)

FDA, WebMD Expand Health Information Partnership

FDA and WebMD have expanded their unique partnership to provide increased access to FDA’s consumer health information. (read more)

Improper Use of Decorative Contact Lenses May Haunt You

As Halloween approaches, FDA reminds consumers that non-prescription decorative contact lenses may harm their vision. (read more)

The Word is Out on Unapproved H1N1 Products

FDA has stepped up its campaign to inform consumers of—and protect them against—potential harm associated with unapproved products claiming to diagnose, prevent, or otherwise act against the H1N1 flu virus. (read more)

Improper Use of Decorative Contact Lenses May Haunt You (video)

FDA reminds people, in time for Halloween, that non-prescription decorative contact lenses may harm their vision. (read more)

LASIK: Quality of Life Project, Warning Letters to Facilities

On October 15, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a study of the impact of LASIK on patients' quality of life, and issued warning letters to 17 LASIK surgery centers that release patients the same day as their surgery. (read more)

A New Online Guide to Hearing Aids

FDA launches a new Web site that focuses on hearing aids. (read more)

Reducing Radiation from Medical X-rays (video)

Medical X-rays are an important tool for diagnosing and treating diseases, but they pose a small risk from radiation. This FDA Consumer Update video includes information on what you can do to reduce the risk. (read more)