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Articles in Jan-Feb, 2003 issue of FDA Consumer

• Healthy consumer information—en Espanol
  by John Henkel
• Dietary supplements seized after autism claims
• New FDA Commissioner sees challenges, opportunities
  by Carol Lewis
• The lowdown on depression
  by Carol Lewis
• FDA approves OTC Claritin
• Heart pump approved for permanent use
• Cholesterol-lowering drug improves survival after heart transplant
• FDA issues warning on decorative contact lenses
  by Michelle Meadows
• The heart truth about a major killer of women
  by John Henkel
• New warnings for Bextra
• Mild aerobic exercise no protection from osteoporosis
• Workplace web site aims to ease diabetes burden
  by John Henkel
• New guidelines focus on fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids
• Drug research and children: recent studies are providing important new information about drug safety and effectiveness for children. Pediatricians say it's about time
  by Michelle Meadows
• Pediatric drug research and mental illness
  by Floyd R. Sallee
• FDA approves new HIV test kit
• Cyber warning for herbal products promoter
• West Nile virus: reducing the risk
  by Linda Bren
• Observations
  by Ray Formanek, Jr.
• Health advisory on sprouts
• Drugs approved for opiate dependence
• Fed e-newsletters offer wide range of info
  by John Henkel
• FDA approves generic drug for persistent heartburn
• Use caution with pain relievers
• A common flavor enhancer
  by Michelle Meadows
• New lab test cleared for Strep in pregnant women
• New female sterilization device
• Turning up the heat on acrylamide
  by Linda Bren
• Wisconsin companies guilty of `cheesy' operations
  by Carol Lewis