FDA Consumer Magazine--November 1994
Table of Contents

Women and Heart Disease
Heart disease has been the number one killer of women since the turn of the century. Yet, until recently, many considered it a "man's disease." Today awareness is growing of how women's symptoms and treatment may differ from men's.

New Drug Approval Approach Boosts Fight Against Heroin Addiction
FDA and other government agencies are working with pharmaceutical companies in a new approach to finding anti-addiction medication. One result is the approval of Orlaam, an alternative to methadone, only 18 days after FDA received the application.

How To Avoid The Flu
A safe, effective vaccine makes it unnecessary for many Americans to risk the complications of flu. Immunization is especially important for people age 65 or over and those with certain medical conditions, but is available to others as well.

The New Food Label: Coping With Diabetes
People with diabetes benefit from the larger type and more detailed nutritional information now on the food label.

Cytokines: Putting Body Mechanics To Work
Hormone-like proteins act as communicators between the cells in our bodies. Scientists are now producing large amounts of these proteins through genetic engineering, testing them for medical applications, and sometimes even altering them.

(Hypertext updated by clb March 30, 2001)