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Keeping Drug Advertising Honest and Balanced

Drug companies spend $25 billion a year in the U.S. promoting prescription medications, including a growing amount spent of direct-to-consumer advertising. Thomas Abrams, director of FDA’s Office of Prescription Drug Promotions (OPDP), discusses what his staff does to monitor for truth and balance.

Foodborne Illness: Especially Dangerous for the Vulnerable

If you're part of what is called an "at-risk" or "vulnerable" population, a foodborne illness can be extremely dangerous. Learn which people are considered at risk and why, as well as safety precautions they can take to help prevent foodborne illness.

WANTED: Consumers to Report Problems

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announces an initiative to get more consumers to report problems with drugs, devices and other products to MedWatch.

Allergy Meds Could Affect Your Driving

During allergy season, many turn to antihistamines for relief of allergy symptoms. But some antihistamines can make you drowsy, unfocused and slow to react. Learn what precautions you should take when using antihistamines.

Strawberries and Cream Coffee Cake

Strawberries and Cream Coffee Cake with Vanilla Cream Cheese Glaze

Cheesy Bruschetta Boneless Porkchop

Fresh tomatoes & basil plus boneless pork chops equal a simple, light, fresh summer meal.

Munchkin Bread Pudding

Donut holes turned into a sugar glazed bread pudding!

Grilled Mushroom Sliders

Mini portobello mushrooms make these summery sliders extra fun.

Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

Easy tips and tricks (and a recipe!) for perfect chocolate chip cookies.

Veggie Tacos

An all-vegetarian taco filling that's just right for Meatless Monday or Taco Tuesday!

Naturally Flavored Water

Adding basil to water gives it an amazing freshness and the fruit adds just the right amount of sweet tang.

Homemade Pretzels

Homemade Pretzels - forget the mall pretzels, enjoy these instead, right in the comfort of your own home.

Cherry Chunk Protein Ice Cream

High protein cherry chunk + strawberry swirl VEGAN ice cream. It'll rock your summer!

Vegetarian Taco Salad

Healthy Lunch Series: Vegetarian Taco Salad with Homemade Seasoning