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VOL. 30 No. 1JANUARY-FEBRUARY 1996

Features

Looking for a Libido Lift? The Facts About Aphrodisiacs
People looking for magical love potions are likely to be disappointed and defrauded. But real help for impotence does exist in several forms, including a recently approved prescription drug.

Losing Weight Safely
Though millions of Americans are dieting at any given time, obesity in this country is on the rise. What's the reason for this seeming paradox? Is there any safe way to take weight off and keep it off?

On the Teen Scene: Young People Talk with FDA Commissioner About Smoking
On a recent radio talk show, FDA Commissioner Kessler chatted with teenagers about what roles they think their friends and advertising play in getting youngsters started smoking cigarettes.

Testicular Cancer: Survival High with Early Treatment
Cancer of the testicles accounts for only 1 percent of all cancers, yet it is the most common cancer among young men. It is now highly curable if treated early, but men need to look for the warning signs.

Departments

Updates

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

Consumer Forum

Letters to the editor of FDA Consumer magazine.

Notebook

A potpourri of items of interest gathered from the Federal Register and other sources.

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

Summaries of Court Actions will not appear in this issue of FDA Consumer magazine. This department will return in the March issue.