Shaq’s Big Challenge: Tackling Childhood Obesity
Shaquille O'Neal, the basketball legend and a towering figure in the sports world, has embarked on a new mission: [...]
Ephedra Fallout: The Rise and Fall of Weight Loss Supplements and the Battle for Dietary Integrity
In the high-stakes world of dietary supplements, controversy and courtroom battles have become part of the landscape. At the [...]
Federal Trade Commission’s Proposed Consent Agreement Aims to Curb Deceptive Marketing Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced a proposed consent agreement aimed at addressing alleged violations of federal laws [...]
Marketers of Focus Factor and V-Factor Supplements to Settle FTC Charges, Paying $1 Million
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a decisive stance against dietary supplement marketers who make unverified claims about [...]
The Dark Side of Dietary Supplements: Manipulating Science for Profit
Dietary supplements have long held a prominent place in the quest for health and fitness. For many, they offer [...]
A Glimpse into Sports Media
On the night of May 21, 2003, sports enthusiasts across the nation were glued to their television screens, catching [...]
Ephedra’s Role in Tragic Death: The Steve Bechler Autopsy
Introduction On February 16, 2003, a shadow fell over the world of baseball when Steve Bechler, a 23-year-old [...]
Ephedra: Challenging Safety Assumptions in the Industry
In the midst of a storm of controversy surrounding the safety of ephedra, the dietary supplement industry is firmly [...]
Ephedra’s Link to Death Sparks Debate in the Health and Sports Industries
In the wake of the tragic death of Orioles prospect Steve Bechler, linked to the consumption of an herbal [...]
Assessing the Safety of the Weight-Loss Supplement Xenadrine
In a tragic incident in May 1998, best friends Kimberly Brooks and Monique Ishikawa lost their lives when their [...]
Basic Research v. Cytodyne Technologies: A Legal Battle in the Supplement Industry
In the case of Basic Research v. Cytodyne Technologies, a legal dispute within the supplement industry unfolded. The lawsuit [...]
GNC’s Andro Dilemma: A Balancing Act Between Profit and Safety
General Nutrition Cos. (GNC), a leading dietary supplement retail chain, faced a tough decision regarding the sale of andro, [...]
