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FDA’s Forensic Chemistry Center Playing Critical Role in Vaping Illness Investigation
FDA’s Forensic Chemistry Center serves as the agency’s premier national forensic laboratory for research and analyses related to criminal and regulatory investigations involving FDA-regulated products.
Vaping Illness Update: FDA Warns Public to Stop Using Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-Containing Vaping Products and Any Vaping Products Obtained Off the Street
The FDA is strengthening its warning to consumers to stop using vaping products containing THC and any vaping product obtained off the street amid more than 1,000 reports of lung injuries—including some resulting in deaths—following the use of vaping products.
Help the FDA Prevent Kids from Using Tobacco
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration needs your help to ensure that communities nationwide are following federal tobacco laws. Here's how you can report potential violations.
Making Sure Kids Are Prepared if They Need Epinephrine Treatments in School
Kids are back in school, which for many parents, means making sure important prescriptions, like epinephrine products, are filled and available to use when necessary. FDA wants to make sure patients, parents, health care providers, school nurses, and pharmacists stay on top of product availability.
The FDA Encourages New Treatments for Sickle Cell Disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is collaborating with patients, academics, and the pharmaceutical industry to encourage the development of new treatments for sickle cell disease (SCD).
Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix
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.
Halloween Safety: Costumes, Candy, and Colored Contact Lenses
Enjoy a happy and safe Halloween by following these guidelines from FDA, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
'Colored' and Decorative Contact Lenses: A Prescription Is A Must
Decorative contact lenses, also called 'colored' or 'costume' contact lenses, are not cosmetics or over-the-counter merchandise. They are medical devices regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and you need a prescription to avoid eye injury. Before buying these lenses, here's what you should know.
Black Licorice: Trick or Treat?
Black licorice is an old fashioned treat that can be harmful if you eat too much. If you're 40 or older, eating 2 ounces of black licorice a day for two weeks could cause an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia).
What You Need to Know (And What We’re Working to Find Out) About Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-derived Compounds, Including CBD
The FDA is working to answer questions about the science, safety, and quality of products containing cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds, particularly CBD.
4 Tips for a Healthy and Stress-Free Lunchbox
When it comes to thinking up healthy lunches for kids, think outside the lunchbox! Watch this video and then read below for more healthy lunch tips!
5 Things to Know About Breast Implants
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates breast implants as medical devices. Learn about the risks of these products, and consider this advice.
FDA Warns About Stem Cell Therapies
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 stem cell treatment.
Grapefruit Juice and Some Drugs Don't Mix
Grapefruit juice can affect how well some medicines work, and it may cause dangerous side effects.
Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Other Poisonous Plants
Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are a hazard year-round. Here are tips for preventing and treating the itchy rash and blisters.

EPA HUD Lead Service Line Replacement Letter to Navajo Nation
EPA and the Department of Housing and Urban Development letter regarding the website that summarizes available federal programs that help finance or fund lead service line replacement. The new resource also includes case studies demonstrating how cities and states have successfully leveraged federal resources to support lead service line (LSL) replacement projects. EPA-HUD-LSLR letter to Navajo Nation […]
EPA HUD Lead Service Line Replacement Letter
EPA and the Department of Housing and Urban Development letter regarding the website that summarizes available federal programs that help finance or fund lead service line replacement. The new resource also includes case studies demonstrating how cities and states have successfully leveraged federal resources to support lead service line (LSL) replacement projects. EPA-HUD-LSLR letter (PDF)(2 pp, 440 […]
EPA’s Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Questions and Answers
Frequent Questions 1. Why is the EPA proposing revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule? The EPA is proposing changes to better protect public health through a holistic approach that focuses on targeting the most impacted areas for lead in drinking water, strengthening treatment requirements, removing lead service lines, increasing sampling reliability, improving risk communication, […]
Strategies to Achieve Full Lead Service Line Replacement
EPA has compiled lead service line replacement (LSLR) challenges and best practices. These are being made available to assist states and utilities with the implementation of proactive LSLR programs. The document includes discussions on funding sources, communication, LSLR considerations, and case studies. Strategies to Achieve Full Lead Service Line Replacement (PDF)(49 pp, 558 K, October […]
EPA’s Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Revisions PWS Reference Guide
Reference Guide for Public Water Systems Lead and Copper Rule Proposal Comparison 2019 Lead and Copper Rule Revisions: PWS Reference Guide (PDF)(6 pp, 348 K)
Proposed LCR Revisions Prepublication FRN
EPA Administrator, Andrew Wheeler signed the following proposed rule on 10/10/2019, and EPA is submitting it for publication in the Federal Register (FR). While we have taken steps to ensure the accuracy of this Internet version of the proposed rule, it is not the official version of the proposed rule for purposes of public comment. […]
EPA’s Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Revisions General Fact Sheet
LCR Proposal Summary and Key Improvements LCR Proposal Summary and Key Improvements (PDF)(3 pp, 2 MB, October 2019)
EPA’s Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Infographic
EPA’s Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Infographic LCR Proposal Infographic (PDF)(1 pg, 1 MB, October 2019)
Proposed Revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule
EPA’s proposed Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) includes a suite of actions to reduce lead exposure in drinking water where it is needed the most. The proposed rule will identify the most at-risk communities and ensure systems have plans in place to rapidly respond by taking actions to reduce elevated levels of lead in drinking […]

Webinar: The Role of Law and Policy in Addressing Healthcare-Associated Infections
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 | 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET | Register Now Join us on Wednesday, October 30 at 2:00 p.m. ET for a webinar to learn how combining relevant data with legal and policy strategies has helped reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) over the past decade. You’ll hear from leading legal experts, healthcare executives, […]
Move Your Way…at the Ballpark!
Recently, employees from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) gathered at Nationals Park – the home of Washington D.C.’s Major League Baseball team – as part of “HHS Night at the Ballpark.” Move Your Way and the Physical Activity Guidelines had a strong presence during this year’s festivities, including a photo booth, […]
OSU LiFEsports: Reaching Vulnerable Youth Through Summer Sports
Check out our blog to learn how Ohio State University LiFEsports provides summer sports programming to youth in underserved communities.Read post
Achieving Value in Health Care Through Health Literacy
By Cindy Brach, MPP, Senior Health Care Researcher, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and Bernard Rosof, MD, MACP, Professor of Medicine, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has developed a roadmap to drive the health care system to deliver better value.…Read […]
Increasing Healthy Food Access in Rural North Carolina Food Deserts
From Healthy People 2020 Stories from the Field, a series highlighting communities across the Nation that are addressing the Leading Health Indicators (LHIs). Rural communities face unique challenges when it comes to accessing healthy foods. Rates of obesity in both children and adults are significantly higher in rural locations than in urban locations, and people […]
October National Health Observances: Breast Cancer, Health Literacy, and Health Care Quality
Each month, we highlight a selection of National Health Observances (NHOs) to help raise awareness about important issues that impact health in communities across the United States. This month, we’re talking about breast cancer, health literacy, and health care quality. To help you spread the word, we’ve pulled together resources you can use to promote these NHOs. …Read […]
Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy: Going to Bat for Inner-City Youth
Learn how the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy creates youth sports opportunities for inner-city kids.Read post
Now Accepting Nominations to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Science Board
The Science Board is a subcommittee of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (the Council) and is made up of Council members and scholars with expertise in the fields of physical activity, health, sports, and nutrition. Nominations for the Science Board will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, October 11, 2019.Read […]
HHS Launches the National Youth Sports Strategy
Everyone has a role to play in the new National Youth Sports Strategy! Learn how you can support youth sports across the Nation.Read post
Check Out the New Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Infographic from Healthy People 2020
Each month, we release an infographic with the latest data related to a Healthy People 2020 Leading Health Indicator (LHI) topic. These infographics show progress toward Healthy People 2020 LHI targets — and show where there’s still work to be done.Read post