Each year, as many as 16,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease that can be fatal. The FDA has funded several studies related to lupus and approved new therapies to help people with the disease live longer and better lives.

A look at what makes your milk and dairy safe, and the 100-year history behind it.

Most medications won't affect your ability to drive safely. But some do. The FDA advises to make sure you know if your prescription or over-the-counter medication can cause side-effects that may make it unsafe to drive.

Consumer articles about over-the-counter and prescription drugs.

Check out the FDA's tips to safely use dermal fillers and learn the difference between dermal fillers and injectable botulinum toxin products.

Giving yourself too much or too little oxygen can be dangerous. If you are using a pulse oximeter to monitor your oxygen levels and think they are low, see a doctor. You should not use an oxygen concentrator at home unless it has been prescribed by a health care provider.

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.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates breast implants as medical devices. Get the latest information to help you make an informed decision about whether to use breast implants.

Measles is not a harmless childhood disease. It's dangerous and can be life-threatening. Our most effective public health measure against measles is prevention with a measles vaccine. Vaccines approved by the FDA for the prevention of measles are proven both safe and effective.

Timely articles and multimedia content about food and food-safety.

Consumer articles about medical devices.

When a child's sniffles and sneezes won't go away for weeks, the cause might be allergies. The FDA regulates prescription and OTC medicines that offer allergy relief, plus allergen extracts to diagnose and treat allergies. Read and follow the directions when giving any medicine to children.

FDA issues warning letters to companies marketing vaping products containing herbal extracts, vitamins, or essential oils. These products, also marketed as inhalers, diffusers, and personal aromatherapy devices, are illegally marketed with unproven health claims.

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.

Injectable dermal fillers are medical devices regulated by the FDA. But no injectable filler is FDA-approved for large-scale body contouring or body enhancement. Injectable silicone and other unapproved products to fill the buttocks, breast, or spaces between muscles should be avoided.

Consumer articles about cosmetics.

FDA continues to warn companies when they make drug claims about cosmetic products that have not been approved by the agency.

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.

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.

The best way to dispose of your expired, unwanted, or unused medicines is through a drug take back program. Or you can do it at home. Check the FDA flush list.

Stem cells have been called everything from cure-alls to miracle treatments. But don't believe the hype. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is concerned that some patients may be vulnerable to stem cell treatments that are illegal and potentially harmful. Here's what to know before you consider s

The pollen count is sky-high. You're sneezing, your eyes are itching, and you feel miserable. Seasonal allergies are real diseases that can interfere with your life. The FDA regulates prescription and nonprescription medications that offer allergy relief.

Fraudulent products that claim to cure, treat, or prevent COVID-19 haven't been evaluated by the FDA for safety and effectiveness and might be dangerous to you and your family.

Consumer articles from FDA about animal health and veterinary medicine.

There continues to be interest in a drug called ivermectin for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 in humans. The FDA has not authorized or approved ivermectin for use in preventing or treating COVID-19 in humans or animals.