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Steve Myers,
managing editor, is a graduate of the English program at Arizona State University. He first entered the natural products industry and Virgo Publishing in 1997, right out of college, and he has managed to escape the searing Arizona heat by relocating to the Washington D.C. metro area. His focus has been on the financial, regulatory and quality control issues in the industry, in addition to writing stories on all aspects of the industry, from research results to manufacturing topics.

02/08/2010

On the Road Again: Eating Healthier When Traveling

Keeping your diet healthy can be a real challenge while traveling for business, with all those lavish event meals and client lunches and dinners. A few clever tips might help you stay healthy during those routine-busting trips.
01/14/2010

Breaking Down Health Care Reform

With the country amidst debate on the historic health care reform bill currently ping-ponging around Congress, have you wondered how the bill, if the bill addresses dietary supplements and herbal products? Well, AHPA President Michael McGuffin came to the rescue, taking this bill by the horns and finding its impact on our industry members. In an open letter posted on the AHPA Web site, McGuffin ...
01/08/2010

Herbs Go Hollywood

A new spotlight on herbs is set to launch inside the popular PBS television show Health Quest.
12/02/2009

USADA's New Supplement Safety Initiative

USADA held a teleconference today on its new initiative, called Supplement Safety Now, which aims to help rid the market of designer steroids and contaminants masquerading as legal dietary supplements. USADA CEO Travis Tygart said the problem has two layers: 1. spiking of products with designer steroids, stimulants or pharmaceuticals; and 2. products not containing what they say they contain on ...
11/03/2009

Safeguarding the public or propping up litigation

LA Times article debates intent vs. reality of Prop 65, a restrictive CA law that can affect dietary supplements.
10/01/2009

Pro Leagues, Athletes Still on Specter’s Hot Seat

In a Sept. 29 Senate hearing on steroids in products marekted as bodybuilding supplements, Sen. Specter didn't just grill FDA and DEA on its enforcement delays, but he also took some jabs at pro sports leagues and athletes for their recent actions in this area.
09/21/2009

Creatine Indicated in KY High School Football Heat-Related Death

Coach's defense notes the boy used an ADD drug and creatine, suggesting these products contributed to his dehydration.
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