James J. Gormley

An award-winning journalist, published author, and member of the prestigious American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA), Gormley has 20 years of experience in health-related media communications. He is perhaps best known for having served as the longtime editor-in-chief of Better Nutrition magazine (1995 to 2002) and for having directed national and international scientific and regulatory affairs for Nutrition 21 from 2003 to 2006. A consumer health advocate and industry champion, Gormley has also been a frequent guest on television and national radio where he has spoken out on a variety of health and regulatory issues.

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Articles by James J. Gormley

The Food Safety Bill That Would Make Us Less Safe

October 07, 2009

As of this writing, our nation is over $11.8 trillion in debt. Let´s think twice before adding $825 million more (actually several trillion dollar over the next few years) for a bureaucratic monster to be foisted upon an already deeply flawed U.S. food-safety system. Senate Bill 510 is sadly, and ironically, not about food safety; it´s about food politics, pure and simple, and would make our food less safe than it already is.

Antioxidant Vitamins C and E: What the Research Really Tells Us

November 14, 2008

While every study, even those with non-results, can contribute to the body of knowledge regarding nutritional supplementation and prevention of chronic or acute disease, it is always unfortunate when studies produce anomalous findings that contradict the already well established evidence that antioxidant vitamins are critical for health promotion, disease prevention and treatment.

Killings in Congo "Constitute War Crimes," Says UN Official

November 10, 2008

The recent killing of civilians by armed militia in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) "constitute war crimes", the top United Nations official to the country said Saturday, while welcoming the outcome of Friday´s high-level meeting aimed at ending the crisis.

FCC Urged To Reconsider Proposal; Phone Rates to Skyrocket, Universal 911 At Risk

October 27, 2008

Industry experts say that an FCC proposal (Docket No. 01-92) will send local phone rates skyrocketing and could endanger free 911 emergency phone services through changes to the Universal Service Fund.

Be a Liver Lover: Alpha Lipoic Acid and Other Supplements Offer Hope

September 29, 2008

As we recognize the American Liver Foundation's Liver Awareness Month this October, award-winning health author and journalist James Gormley spotlights the critical importance of liver-supportive dietary supplements with a special focus on alpha lipoic acid.

The Fear Factor

September 03, 2008

Award-winning health journalist and author, James J. Gormley, this time sets his sights on the unfounded, and alarmist, attitudes regarding dietary supplements, in this case those used by elderly, long-term cancer survivors.

Dedicated to the drugging of America´s children?

July 15, 2008

Award-winning health journalist takes on the latest cholesterol guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).