FDA Consumer Magazine -- October 1991
Table of Contents

Never Say Diet?
Trying to lose weight is more complicated than previously thought:Heredity may play a large role, repeatedly losing and regaining weight may be more dangerous than staying fat, and calories from some foods may put weight on faster than others.

Pumps, Patches, and Timed Release: New Ways to Deliver Drugs
High tech is enabling us to get drugs to the body in unconventional ways. These methods can bring increased convenience and decreased side effects. But in a few cases, there have been unexpected problems.

Playing It Safe at Work
As technologies advance, some people wonder if workplace hazards may be part of many seemingly harmless office environments. Though there are as yet no definitive answers, workers can take some simple steps to minimize possible risks.

Look Twice: How to Protect Yourself Against Drug Tampering
Packaging has made tampering with over-the-counter drugs more difficult--and more obvious. But consumers still need to look carefully at the package and the product.

'Strep' Demands Immediate Care
A recent rise in particularly deadly strains of Streptococcus bacteria emphasizes the need for prompt attention to this common and easily treated infection.

On the Teen Scene: Reducing the Risk of TSS
Tampon users 15 to 19 years old are the most frequent victims of toxic shock sydrome. Using low-absorbency tampons is one way to reduce the risk of this rare but sometimes fatal illness.

(Hypertext updated by clb March 16, 1998)