FDA Consumer Magazine -- September 1993
Table of Contents

Seafood Hotline Responds to Consumer Needs
Is shark meat tested to make sure the shark hasn't gobbled a human? Why do some fish glow in the dark? These and some 10,000 other questions have been answered by FDA's new Seafood Hotline since it began getting calls less than a year ago.

Is Something Fishy Going On?
How do you know the fish tagged "red snapper" at the market isn't rockfish, its look-alike that should sell for much less? FDA is doing something about such species substitution and other unsavory seafood marketing practices.

Choosing a Contraceptive
Birth control effectiveness and sexually transmitted disease prevention are just two considerations when deciding on a contraceptive. This up-to-date comparison of all available methods will help consumers make informed choices.

FDA Helps Russia Improve Vaccine Program
After the Soviet Union broke up, childhood vaccination rates plunged there for number of reasons. At Russia's request, FDA is working with the former Soviet republics as they adapt their immunization programs to a newly independent society.

Medicines from Space
Experience and experiments on space flights are yielding answers for treating earthly ills, from osteoporosis to diabetes to abnormal blood pressure.

On the Teen Scene: Should You Go On a Diet?
Not all teens who go on diets need to lose weight, but some overweight adolescents have legitimate health concerns. How do you know when going on a diet is a good idea--and what's the best way to do it?

(Hypertext updated by clb April 1, 2001)