Features

Agencies Team Up in War Against Internet Health Fraud
Government agencies unite against fraudulent Internet marketers.

Diet, Exercise Delay Type 2 Diabetes
A government study indicates that regular exercise and a low-fat diet can dramatically delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes.

Human Research Reinstated at Johns Hopkins, With Conditions
Medical research at Johns Hopkins University resumes under strict conditions after the death of a healthy participant in an asthma study.

Food for Thought: An Interview With Joseph A. Levitt
As director of the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Joe Levitt is responsible for programs aimed at ensuring the safety of the nation's food supply.

Prescription Drug Use and Abuse
Most people take medicines responsibly, but about 9 million Americans misuse prescription drugs to get high, calm down, or for other non-medical purposes.

Cover Story
Vision Correction: Taking a Look at What's New
Today, surgical developments as well as advances in eyeglasses and contact lenses provide a wide variety of options to improve vision.

FDA's Training Ground for Tomorrow's Doctors and Scientists
Hundreds of student interns each year gain insight into the world of food and drug regulation while contributing to the FDA's research programs.

Departments

Observations

A message from the editor of FDA Consumer.

Letters to the Editor

Letters about diabetes drugs and cooking eggs sunny side up.

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.

Summaries of Court Actions

This department does not appear in this issue.

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: Educate Before You Medicate: Your Lifeline for Safe Medicine Use.

 

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