VOL. 31 NO. 5
JULY-AUGUST 1997
When Summertime Gets Too Hot to Handle
Hot fun in the summertime can sometimes have serious, even lethal, consequences. But a few simple precautions can prevent heat-related illness.
A Dose of Clear Directions for Rx Drug Users
The simple--and uninformative--phrase "use as directed" will give way to detailed information in nonmedical language on all prescription drugs under a new voluntary plan FDA will monitor.
Bulking Up Fiber's Healthful Reputation
"Beans, beans, the musical fruit. The more you eat, the more you toot." Fiber--with all its many contributions to health--deserves more respect than that.
Incontinence Can Be Controlled
Urinary incontinence can devastate a person's quality of life. But myriad treatment options, including two new devices FDA approved in 1996, can bring the quality back.
On the Teen Scene: Overcoming the Deficit of Attention Disorder
Teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder need more than adults yelling at them to pay attention. Drugs and coping skills can help them succeed in school and life.
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