Dr. Marty Makary is stepping down as FDA Commissioner after just over a year leading the agency, amid reports of mounting political pressure, internal conflict, and ongoing controversy over the FDA’s direction under the Trump administration and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. According to multiple reports, Makary’s resignation was likely not entirely voluntary. Major […]
A current FDA review of the definition of “dietary substance” could dramatically restrict supplements, limit consumer choice, and reshape the future of natural health in the U.S. Listen to the audio version of this article: THE TOPLINE When most people think about regulation, they picture inspections, raids, enforcement actions, or product bans. But one of […]
Strong evidence of the impact of fluoridated drinking water on cognitive development was a major reason for HHS’s altered stance on fluoride. A widely cited new fluoridation study—relying on old data—claims there are no risks to brain development; but its flawed design and failure to address available evidence make its value limited. Listen to the […]
While the FRESH Act promises GRAS reform, a closer look reveals a shift toward burdensome FDA gatekeeping that could restrict access to safe, natural ingredients. Action Alert! Listen to the audio version of this article: THE TOPLINE We’re inching closer to policies that will restrict access to natural ingredients you rely on. At first glance, […]
The FDA is signaling a narrower definition of “dietary supplement” that could sideline innovative natural products and limit consumer choice—unless it’s challenged. Listen to the audio version of this article: THE TOPLINE What if the FDA could quietly redefine supplements in a way that puts many of your go-to health products out of reach? At […]
A federal court dismissed ANH’s homeopathy lawsuit on procedural grounds—so we’re taking the fight directly back to the FDA. Listen to the audio version of this article: THE TOPLINE On April 24, 2026, a federal court in Washington, D.C. dismissed ANH-USA and Meditrend’s lawsuit challenging the FDA’s crackdown on homeopathic medicines. Importantly, the court did […]
A seemingly simple supplement registry could quietly reshape the entire natural health market—and limit what consumers can access. Action Alert! Listen to the audio version of this article: THE TOPLINE Imagine walking into your local health store—or opening your usual online shop—and finding that a supplement you’ve relied on for years is suddenly gone. No […]
The current leadership of FDA may be softening its stance on peptides—but past patterns suggest the outcome is far from certain. Action Alert! Listen to the audio version of this article: THE TOPLINE Access to some of the most promising emerging therapies in modern medicine is in peril. Behind the scenes, federal regulators are making […]
Momentum is building around the Arizona Statement—and not a moment too soon. At a time when access to care, innovation, and informed choice are increasingly constrained, this document lays out a clear, principled roadmap for restoring health freedom in America. It calls on policymakers at every level to break down unnecessary barriers, end monopolistic control […]
Momentum is building behind the Arizona Statement—and now, ANH founder Rob Verkerk, PhD, is making the case directly in a powerful new video. His message is clear: this is a rare moment when real structural change is within reach—but only if the public shows up. The forces that have sidelined prevention for decades aren’t going […]