FDA Consumer Magazine -- June 1990
Table of Contents

Is It Worth the Worry? Determining Risk
The revelation that certain foods might pose health risks can elicit public reactions ranging from mild concern to panic. Are we worrying most about the "wrong" risks? Is "outrage" a valid factor in risk determination?

Making Sense of the Cholesterol Controversy
Sorting through conflicting claims and the importance of a low blood cholesterol-and the foods to eat or avoid-can be confusing, Yet, a hard look at the facts confirms the importance of a low-fat diet.

New Schizophrenia Drug: Balancing Hope with Safety
Clozaril, a new antipsychotic drug, can help thousands of the most seriously afflicted schizophrenics function well enough to leave mental hospitals. But it also can cause a serious blood disorder.

Mad Dogs and Friendly Skunks: Controlling Rabies
Though human rabies is all but eradicated in the United States, people may still be in danger of getting the disease from pets and wild animals. Vigilance may be almost as important as vaccines in keeping it under control.

Protecting Your Eyes From Everyday Hazards
Homemade saline solutions, sunlight, and cosmetics are just a few of the possible hazards to your eyes. But a little education and a lot of common sense can go a long way towards keeping your eyes healthy.

How to Take Your Medicine: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
This first in a series on commonly prescribed medication discusses drugs often used to treat arthritis, menstrual cramps, and pain from dental problems, sports injuries, and other afflictions.

(Hypertext updated by clb March 16, 1998)