02/19/2025
Taking Z-drugs for Insomnia? Know the Risks
If you’re lying awake night after night, unable to sleep, you may want to talk to your health care professional about it. They may prescribe insomnia medicines approved by the FDA. Sometimes known as “Z-drugs,” they might help you get a good night’s sleep. But as with any medicine, there are risks.…
02/18/2025
Colorectal Cancer: What You Should Know About Screening
Doctors recommend most people start screening for colorectal cancer at age 45, and before age 45 for some people at higher risk. There are several FDA-reviewed and approved or cleared choices for colorectal cancer screening. Find out which one is best for you.…
02/18/2025
Always Tired? You May Have Sleep Apnea
If you feel tired and exhausted when you wake up every morning you may have sleep apnea. Find out more about the different types of FDA-cleared and FDA-approved obstructive sleep apnea or OSA treatments that work and help you get restful and restorative sleep.…
02/18/2025
FDA-Approved Devices That Help Keep the Heart Beating
Cardiovascular devices (or heart devices) such as pacemakers and defibrillators have extended and improved the lives of millions of people worldwide. Learn how the FDA regulates these devices, when to seek medical attention for potential heart issues, and how to report problems.…
02/14/2025
Is Food Safe if it Has Chemicals?
Assessing the safety of additives and other chemicals in food includes scientific study of how much of a chemical is in a food and how much we're likely to eat.…
