Features

100 Years of Biologics Regulation
Public protection and research advances, from the first diphtheria antitoxins to today's complex world of tissue transplants and gene therapies.

Botox Cosmetic: A Look at Looking Good
The approval of Botox Cosmetic has cleared the way for use of this paralyzing toxin to temporarily smooth furrowed brows.

Bottled Water: Better Than the Tap?
What are consumers really getting when they hoist those ubiquitous bottles?

The FDA's Drug Review Process: Ensuring Drugs Are Safe and Effective
Here's how drug sponsors and the FDA make sure that new drug therapies are safe and that they do what they're supposed to do.

'Six-Pack Abs' Electronically?
Makers of some electric muscle stimulators promise "rock-hard abs" without exercise. Here are the facts.

What to Look for in a Pair of Sunglasses
Tips on protecting your eyes from the sun's rays this summer and year-round.

Cover Story
Battle of the Bugs: Fighting Antibiotic Resistance
The public, health professionals, industry, and regulators all have a role in preserving the value of antibiotic drugs.

New OTC Drug Facts Label
New, easier-to-read labels are now required for over-the-counter medicines.

Dietary Supplements and Animals
Vitamins and other supplements are showing up in many pet foods.

Departments

Observations

A message from the editor of FDA Consumer.

Letters to the Editor

Biotechnology and foods.

Updates

The latest information on FDA-related issues, gathered from FDA Press Releases, Talk Papers, and other sources.

Research Notebook

Reports from public health and medical research.

fda.gov

Places of interest on FDA's Website and other government and health-related sites.

Investigators' Reports

Selected cases illustrating regulatory and administrative actions--such as inspections, recalls, seizures, and court proceedings--by FDA's regional and district offices across the country.

The Last Word

Commentary: We Can't Forget the Value of Vaccines.

 

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