Exposure to UV radiation—whether from the sun or tanning bed sunlamps—increases the risk of skin cancer
Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill — and watch out for that stuffing
Choosing a sound amplifier as a substitute for a hearing aid can lead to more damage to your hearing.
Two key priorities: keeping young from starting–and helping adults quit.
Everyone needs some salt to function. But nearly all Americans consume more salt than they need. This Consumer Update from the FDA provides strategies on how you can reduce the amount of salt in your families’ diet.
In its “Parent’s Guide to Kids’ Vaccines” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addresses many questions parents have about the vaccines that are recommended for their children and provides a list of these vaccines, their purpose and common side effects.
No connection has been found between diet and acne. No food–not chocolate, fries, pizza, or any other food–has been shown to cause acne. FDA Consumer Update.
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Lost in translation: Lack of trained interpreters can lead to medical errors
Interpreter services at hospitals and other medical settings are often inadequate, forcing family members, including children, to step in, or the task falls to medical staff members who may not speak the language well.
Some insurers deny ER coverage to people who have been drinking
Laws in more than half the states permit insurers to deny payment for medical services related to alcohol or drug use. Faced with the prospect of not getting paid for care, some ER personnel sidestep the problem by simply not testing patients’ blood or urine for alcohol.
Travel insurance can protect your wallet — and your health on vacation
Think your regular health insurance policy will cover you if you get into medical trouble overseas?
Don’t bet on it.
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