By Michael Ames-Sikora (Editorial Director), Rob Verkerk, Ph.D. (Executive & Scientific Director), and Jonathan Emord, Esq. (General Counsel) As RFK Jr. and Dr. Makary move to crack down on dangerous ‘herbals,’ like semi-synthetic 7-OH concentrates, sold in gas stations, vape shops, convenience stores, and online, the future of whole leaf kratom, an ancient botanical—and the […]
RFK Jr.’s push to reduce toxic chemicals in the food system is being co-opted by Big Ag, which is promoting genetically engineered microbes as “green” solutions—despite the serious, irreversible risks they pose to our soil, ecosystems, and health. Action Alert! Listen to the audio version of this article: THE TOPLINE Americans are waking up to […]
Listen to the audio version of this article: A recent HBW Insight article centered on an interview with ANH-USA General Counsel, Jonathan Emord, Esq., spotlighted our ongoing legal battle with the FDA over its restrictive 2022 final guidance on homeopathic products. The FDA’s move made in 2022 under the Biden Administration effectively revoked the long-standing […]
Tooth decay is still skyrocketing among children—even those with healthy diets and good brushing habits. Here we look at the surprising early-life and hidden factors that may be fueling this crisis long before a child’s first tooth appears. This article was adapted from the work of our colleagues at ANH International. Read the original here. […]
A quiet revolution is happening in the food aisle—and oddly, it’s being met with resistance from the very voices we’d expect to cheer it. At the center of it all? M&M’s, synthetic food dyes, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Listen to the audio version of this article: THE TOPLINE In April, RFK Jr. announced an […]
Remember when Secretary Kennedy vowed last March to make American food safer and reform the Generally Regarded as Safe (GRAS) pathway for ingredients and additives? Democratic members of Congress have sponsored two bills in an attempt to reform the GRAS pathway. One of these bills is particularly problematic: if passed into law, it could threaten […]
Language currently being considered in a House budget bill would prevent the EPA from using the latest science to protect the public from dangerous pesticides. Action Alert! Listen to the audio version of this article: THE TOPLINE We’ve been reporting on efforts to prevent state governments from enacting their own pesticide safety laws. Now the […]
A federal court just gave ANH-USA the green light to challenge the FDA’s attack on homeopathy—keeping hope alive for millions who rely on natural remedies. Listen to the audio version of this article: THE TOPLINE This week, the Alliance for Natural Health USA (ANH-USA) cleared a major legal hurdle in its lawsuit to preserve access […]
Eliminating the self-affirmed GRAS process might sound like a win for food safety—but without smart reform, we’re convinced it would do more harm than good. Action Alert! Listen to the audio version of this article: THE TOPLINE Earlier this year, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary touted “GRAS reform” among his first 100 day accomplishments, saying the […]
Listen to the audio version of this article: We’re pleased to share that the federal case against Utah physician Dr. Kirk Moore has been dismissed with prejudice—meaning it cannot be refiled—marking a major victory for medical freedom and informed consent. Dr. Moore had been facing up to 35 years in prison for allegedly providing patients […]