Safe Cold Remedies for Young Children

Teaching Kids About Using Medicine Safely

Kids grow up fast. As they do we teach them as much as we can about safety. Watch this video for tips from an FDA pediatrician on teaching older kids about using medicine safely.

• Children's Health

Airborne or Other Immunity Boosters: Do They Work?

Helpful tips on how to stay well and avoid germs when traveling.

• Common Cold
• Flu

Reducing Radiation from Medical X-rays

Medical X-rays are an important tool for diagnosing and treating diseases, but they pose a small risk from radiation. Learn what you can do to reduce the risk in this FDA Consumer Update video.

Adjusting Your Diet to Gain More Energy

Helpful tips on how to adjust healthful meals and snacks to prevent fatigue.

• Dieting
• Exercise & Fitness

Diabetes

Beneath your liver and behind your stomach, you have a fish-shaped gland called your pancreas. The head of the pancreas, on the right side, is connected to the small intestine, where most digestion takes place.