More Crony Capitalism at the FDA
Three years ago a government report found the FDA completely lacking in scientific expertise. The agency’s response? Hire scientists from Big Pharma!
02 Nov
2010
26 Oct
2010
With the Election Around the Corner, Our Thanks to Some Legislators
With the 111th Congress coming to an end, we want to extend our thanks to a number of senators and representatives for their example and their work on many issues that we value highly. (And we offer a “no thanks” to a few legislators as well!) Listings are alphabetical by last name.
19 Oct
2010
Raw Cheese Ordered Destroyed—With No Evidence of Contamination
After a shockingly violent FDA raid on a food co-op, the FDA’s war on raw milk and cheese continues by forcing a family dairy to destroy $250,000 worth of its product.
19 Oct
2010
Canada Declares BPA Toxic
Last week, the government of Canada formally declared bisphenol A to be a toxic substance. The US still denies it.
19 Oct
2010
FDA Nixes Over-the-Counter Chelation
The FDA has ordered eight companies to stop marketing over-the-counter chelation products primarily intended to remove heavy metals such as lead and mercury from our bodies.
19 Oct
2010
Action Alert: Tell FDA to Keep Its Hands Off Doctor-Supervised Prescription Chelation for Heart Health
We are not currently sending messages to Congress while members are campaigning. Messages to Congress during recesses—much less campaigns—are largely ignored. During these few weeks, we will still be sending messages to regulatory agencies. In light of the FDA’s recent action against non-prescription chelators and an earlier attack on prescription chelators for the heart, today’s Action Alert is an important one. Please take a moment to read it and respond.
12 Oct
2010
Breaking News: Court Overturns Ohio’s Attempt to Prevent Labeling of Hormone-Free Milk
This landmark court decision reaches far beyond Ohio. It means that milk—and maybe other food too—can be clearer about its origins.
12 Oct
2010
Don’t Let the FDA Ban Weight Loss Supplements!
Following the withdrawal last week of a leading weight loss drug, the battle between natural approaches to weight loss and the drug companies is likely to intensify.
12 Oct
2010
Natural Solutions for Losing Weight
The research behind natural approaches to weight loss is getting better and better.
05 Oct
2010
You Are Changing Minds in DC!
Here’s proof that the political process can work: Capitol Hill is talking about what ANH-USA supporters have been able to accomplish with the dietary supplement and food safety bills. But there’s much more work to be done.