Richard Pan, the California state senator whose infamous pro-vaccine bill sailed to victory on the winds of pharmaceutical industry dollars, is now in serious hot water with his constituents. A major recall effort seeks to remove Sen. Pan from office. If the movement garners enough signatures—which must equal 20% of the total votes cast in… Continue reading Author of Mandatory Vaccination Bill Facing Recall Efforts
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Has Science Just Settled the “Low-Fat vs. Low-Carb” Debate for Weight Loss?
The Los Angeles Times says yes, and low-fat won—which will make some big advertisers happy. Unfortunately, the Times made a hash of the actual study. Here’s the headline: “For fat loss, low-fat diets beat low-carb diets handily, new research finds.” Unfortunately not a word of this is true. The article, which was published in the… Continue reading Has Science Just Settled the “Low-Fat vs. Low-Carb” Debate for Weight Loss?
Are Endoscopes and Colonoscopes Killing People?
The FDA knew all about the endoscope risk six years ago, but has ignored it. Action Alert! Over the last few years, you may have seen one of the several tragic stories of antibiotic-resistant “superbug” outbreaks in major hospitals that have killed dozens of patients and sickened hundreds more. Some of these outbreaks are linked… Continue reading Are Endoscopes and Colonoscopes Killing People?
Sneak Attack on Supplements, Slipped into Defense Bill—Stopped in Its Tracks!
Your messages to Capitol Hill accomplished this. But Sen. Durbin reportedly plans to reintroduce his usual anti-supplement bill soon. Earlier this summer, we alerted you to the latest under-the-radar attack on supplements perpetrated by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and his allies. This time, they tried to attach their amendments, which would have limited supplement usage… Continue reading Sneak Attack on Supplements, Slipped into Defense Bill—Stopped in Its Tracks!
Coca-Cola Subverts Science
Crony science is on full display in the new partnership between the giant beverage company and a nonprofit looking to exonerate junk food in the obesity debate. The New York Times reports that Coca-Cola is pouring millions of dollars into a nonprofit organization that is trying to promote a peculiar solution to the obesity crisis.… Continue reading Coca-Cola Subverts Science
FDA On Sugar: Not So Sweet
The agency reverses itself—and capitulates to the sugar lobby. Action Alert! Recently, the FDA announced a proposal to include a daily recommended value (DRV) for added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label of packaged foods and dietary supplements. The “added sugars” designation has nothing to do with the amount of sugar that already occurs naturally… Continue reading FDA On Sugar: Not So Sweet
When Is a Dietary Supplement Not a Dietary Supplement?
A nonsensical guidance issued by the FDA in 2005 continues to cause confusion. Action Alert! Under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act, a supplement is misbranded if it does not announce itself as a supplement. The actual statute says that it is violating the law if “the label or labeling of the dietary supplement… Continue reading When Is a Dietary Supplement Not a Dietary Supplement?
FDA’s Proposal to Curb Mercury Fillings Was Secretly Overruled by Senior Government Officials
A much-needed proposal was hypocritically rejected, then buried—and this time it wasn’t the FDA’s fault. Action Alert! A recent news report revealed an FDA proposal from 2011 that would have told dentists to avoid using mercury fillings in pregnant women, nursing mothers, children, and people with mercury allergies, kidney diseases, and neurological problems. It also… Continue reading FDA’s Proposal to Curb Mercury Fillings Was Secretly Overruled by Senior Government Officials
Defying Voters’ Wishes, House Passes the DARK Act
This dangerous, biotech-industry-friendly GMO labeling legislation is on its way to the Senate, but the fight is far from over. Action Alert! As we reported last week, Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-KS) introduced a bill that has been championed by the Monsantos of the world, not to mention the Big Food industry. The deceptively titled “Safe… Continue reading Defying Voters’ Wishes, House Passes the DARK Act
New Proposal Gives Hope to Terminally Ill Patients
A new “Right to Try” law has been introduced in the House of Representatives in addition to Rep. Griffith’s bill. They both need our support! Action Alert! A few months ago, we reported on the re-introduction of the Compassionate Freedom of Choice Act sponsored by Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA). The purpose of the bill is… Continue reading New Proposal Gives Hope to Terminally Ill Patients