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Volume 36, No. 2

Fighting Memory Loss
Compelling research will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 64th Annual Meeting to explain how overeating may double the risk of memory loss, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), among people aged 70 and older. Cognitive decline... Read More
Chemicals in your Home
It's pretty well known that products like vinyl shower curtains and floor tiles, personal care products and household cleaners expose people to a variety of harmful chemicals that have been linked to asthma and reproductive problems, including... Read More
GMO Warnings
For America's agricultural biotech companies, the corn rootworm is threatening to turn into their worst nightmare. Last year, we reported that a major insect pest, the corn rootworm, had "found a chink in the armor" of genetically... Read More
Animal Antibiotics
Back in 1977, the FDA proposed a ban on putting penicillin and other antibiotics in animal feed solely for the purpose of promoting growth. Amazingly, that proposal has been gathering dust long enough to begin losing its hair and regretting its life... Read More
Frankenfish
It was the two-headed baby trout that got everyone’s attention. Images from the appendix of a report by the J. R. Simplot Company show the mutated offspring of trout from Idaho creeks. The report concluded that selenium should be allowed in... Read More
Cosmetic Safety
In the wake of recent scandals involving mercury in face cream, formaldehyde in hair products and lead in lipstick, the House Energy and Commerce Committee has called the first official Congressional hearing on cosmetics safety in more than 30 years... Read More

Focus on Health

Safer Buffets
The buffet – it’s the perfect Read More

Crazy Claim?
While you may think this is an April Fools joke, Read More

Nutrition in the News

Strawberry Safety
When Arysta LifeScience abruptly pulled methyl Read More

Coffee Beans for Weight Loss?
Scientists have just reported striking new Read More

Feature Recipes

Strawberry Almond Smoothie
Place strawberries, almonds, dates, almond milk an Read More

Strawberry Avocado Salsa
Peel and chop as described above and toss gently. Read More

Reader Reviews

Extra Virginity
The sacred history and profane present of a substance long seen as the essence of health and civilization. For millennia, fresh olive oil has been one of life's necessities-not just as food but also as medicine, a beauty aid, and a vital element of religious ritual. Today's researchers are continuing to confirm the remarkable, life-giving Read More

Hungry for Change
Former President of NOHA (now the ANA), Donna Ichikawa reccomends a great movie called Hungry For Change. This film provides insight for why it's so hard to stop the sugars, artificial sweeteners and starches, including gluten free and how it's effecting our body and our health. Free until March 31st. Take a minute and watch it for your own Read More

Event News

Vitamin D Solution
In March 2012, the American Nutrition Assocation was delighted to welcome Michael F. Holick, PhD, MD to speak about The D-Lightful Vitamin D. Attendees to this lecture received a personally signed copy of Dr. Holicks recently published book, The Vitamin D Solution; A 3 Step Strategy to Cure Our Most Common Health Problems. His book is being very Read More

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