05/04/2026
Radiation-Emitting Products
From medical X-ray scanners used to see inside the body to surgical lasers used for cosmetic purposes or to improve eyesight, FDA ensures the safety and effectiveness of a wide range or products that emit radiation. To learn more, read these Consumer Updates.…
03/26/2026
How Gene Therapy Can Cure or Treat Diseases
Scientists have worked for decades on ways to modify or replace genes to treat, cure, or prevent illness. Advancements in science technology are changing the way we define disease, develop drugs, and prescribe treatments. The FDA has approved gene therapies for cancer, rare diseases.…
02/13/2026
Hormone Replacement Therapies Can Help Women with Bothersome Menopausal Symptoms
The effects of menopause can make a woman’s daily life much harder, and therapies approved by the FDA can help. But too many women might not use these treatments to lessen their menopause symptoms because of the risks associated with these drugs described in the drug labels’ boxed warnings.…
02/13/2026
Drugs
Consumer articles about over-the-counter and prescription drugs.…
02/09/2026
Vaccines, Blood & Biologics
From blood to vaccines, FDA protects and advances the public health by ensuring that biological products are safe, effective, and available to those who need them. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more.…
