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Drug Companies Pushing Prescription Pills in Ads

Drug Companies Pushing Prescription Pills in Ads

The polio vaccine, penicillin, open-heart surgery, magnetic resonance imaging, chemotherapy, Zoloft, LASIK, statins, heck, even Viagra have all contributed to the advancement of modern medicine. We’ve come a long way…

Hair-raising Hair Product Ads

Hair-raising Hair Product Ads

Want to know the secret behind the lustrous, voluminous, “salon beautiful” hair that is featured in some television and print ads for hair products today? Extensions! Yup, fake hair. Well,…

CATrends: Toxic Heavy Metals in Dark Chocolate

CATrends: Toxic Heavy Metals in Dark Chocolate

Consumer Reports study sparks class-action lawsuits.

CATrends: Marketing Claims for Products Containing PFAS

CATrends: Marketing Claims for Products Containing PFAS

Class-action lawsuits target human and environmentally-friendly claims.

Balance of Nature to Pay $1.1M to Settle Regulatory Action over False Health Claims

Balance of Nature to Pay $1.1M to Settle Regulatory Action over False Health Claims

Lawsuit alleged company falsely advertised that its “Fruits” and “Veggies” supplements could prevent, treat or cure serious diseases.

Just How ‘Diet’ Is That Diet Soda?

Just How ‘Diet’ Is That Diet Soda?

Advocacy group urges federal agencies to investigate what they call deceptive “diet” claims.

MyPillow Pledges to Put Unsubstantiated Health Claims to Rest

MyPillow Pledges to Put Unsubstantiated Health Claims to Rest

TINA.org calls out cure-all pillow marketing.

TAKEDOWN: Feds Move against Vemma

TAKEDOWN: Feds Move against Vemma

FTC alleges Vemma is a pyramid scheme and freezes assets.

FDA Tackles CBD

FDA Tackles CBD

FDA to consider legal pathways for cannabis-derived compound.

Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

TINA.org refers publishing giant to FTC for enforcement action.

CATrends: Phthalates in Boxed Macaroni and Cheese

CATrends: Phthalates in Boxed Macaroni and Cheese

Lawsuits against Kraft and Annie’s mac and cheese allege brands fail to disclose harmful chemical ingredients.

Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers

Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers

Why the FTC should consider virtual influencers as it reviews its Endorsement Guides.

TINA.org Reports Balance of Nature’s Coronavirus Claims to FDA, FTC

TINA.org Reports Balance of Nature’s Coronavirus Claims to FDA, FTC

Company falsely claims its ‘Fruits’ and ‘Veggies’ supplements can prevent and help treat the coronavirus.

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

A master list of known and alleged scams.

TINA’s Take: FTC Lets ‘Detox Tea’ Influencers Off with a Warning

TINA’s Take: FTC Lets ‘Detox Tea’ Influencers Off with a Warning

…for now.

DoTerra Distributors’ Drug Claims Violate the Law

DoTerra Distributors’ Drug Claims Violate the Law

TINA.org inquiry into essential oils MLM digs up more than 140 examples of unsubstantiated health claims.

What You Should Know about New U Life

What You Should Know about New U Life

MLM company New U Life is no fountain of youth.

Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Against Jeunesse Seeks $1 Billion

Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Against Jeunesse Seeks $1 Billion

Jeunesse and Diamond distributors facing third pyramid scheme complaint in 10 months.

FDA Urged to Move Quickly on E-Cigarette Cessation Claims

FDA Urged to Move Quickly on E-Cigarette Cessation Claims

Groups say cessation claims in apparent violation of federal law.

Ad or Not? Tom Brady and Under Armour

Ad or Not? Tom Brady and Under Armour

Patriots QB steps out of bounds in his latest Instagram post.