FDA Consumer Magazine -- May 1991
Table of Contents

Norplant: Birth Control at Arm's Reach
A hormone implanted under the skin of a woman's upper arm is the latest family planning option. Though highly effective, its side effects mean that it's not for everyone.

The Gallbladder: An Organ You Can Live Without
Laser surgery and other therapies have simplified treating ailing gallbadders. And though gallbadder removal appears to be on the decline, if it's necessary you're fine without this organ.

No Safe Tan
Though sunscreens can reduce the damage done by ultraviolet radiation, even the products with the highest SPF number you can find won't prevent all the damage from overexposure to the sun or sunlamps.

Trying to Outsmart Infertility
Despite what many people believe, fertility is impaired in as many men as women. Though there are still obstacles, recent advances in medical technology are helping couples solve their infertility problems.

Beware the Unknown Brew: Herbal Teas and Toxicity
People have enjoyed herbal teas for centuries. But they've been the subject of controversy since their introduction into the mainstream U.S. marketplace 20 years ago.

How to Take Your Medicine: ACE Inhibitors
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, a recent addition to the drugs used to treat high blood pressure, are discussed in this 10th article in a series.

(Hypertext updated by clb March 16, 1998)