By now, you may have read about the FDA's proposed regulations that would, if finalized, extend the agency's tobacco-control authority to additional, non-traditional tobacco-related products (such as e-cigarettes). By legitimizing some of these products, the FDA may boost the industries that sell them. FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg wrote this short blog post explaining why the agency wants to regulate in this area. Go here for the full range of FDA information on the topic, including the agency's press release.