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Proposed Settlement Allows for Continued Deceptive Marketing of Neuriva

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Proposed Settlement Allows for Continued Deceptive Marketing of Neuriva

TINA.org files brief urging court to deny final approval of settlement that is unfair to consumers.

Nutrafol Needs to Shed Its Deceptive Hair Growth Claims

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Nutrafol Needs to Shed Its Deceptive Hair Growth Claims

Illegal claims that company’s products prevent hair loss also need to go.

Eat Your Way to Better Health: Food & Health Claims

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Eat Your Way to Better Health: Food & Health Claims

“Contains antioxidants” “Clinically Proven to Enhance Immune System” “Balances Digestive Health” Who wouldn’t want to eat their way to better health? Ads and labels for food and beverage products today…

TINA.org to FTC: Prevagen is Making Unsupported Memory Claims

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TINA.org to FTC: Prevagen is Making Unsupported Memory Claims

Investigation finds no competent evidence to support memory improvement claims and FTC files a lawsuit.

FTC Comes Down on Drink, Supplement That Targeted Cancer Patients

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FTC Comes Down on Drink, Supplement That Targeted Cancer Patients

Agency settles with supplement maker over “false or unsupported claims.”

How TINA.org Readers Helped Us Hold Deceptive Marketers Accountable in 2023

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How TINA.org Readers Helped Us Hold Deceptive Marketers Accountable in 2023

Consumer tips worth remembering.

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2021

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Worst False Ad Settlements of 2021

Class-action settlements leave consumers behind.

5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2020

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5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2020

CGI influencers are here.

Children’s Supplement Deceptively Marketed

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Children’s Supplement Deceptively Marketed

Truthinadvertising.org warns company it will take action.

Short Memory Lands CVS Brain Supplement in Legal Trouble

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Short Memory Lands CVS Brain Supplement in Legal Trouble

TINA.org finds that the marketing of Algal-900 DHA violates FTC order.

Prevagen’s Fishy Memory Claims Under Fire by Federal Regulators

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Prevagen’s Fishy Memory Claims Under Fire by Federal Regulators

Five things you should know about the FTC, New York lawsuit against Prevagen.

FTC Asks L’Oréal: Where’s the Science?

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FTC Asks L’Oréal: Where’s the Science?

Company settles complaint about its gene claims.

The Fake Article that Promises Real Results

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The Fake Article that Promises Real Results

This week’s Terms of Surrender: In the end, it’s an advertisement, and the goal is to get into your wallet.

Lipozene Fat Burning Claims Violate FTC Order

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Lipozene Fat Burning Claims Violate FTC Order

Get the skinny on TINA.org’s investigation of Lipozene.

Bagging Claims by Unofficial Oscar Swag Companies

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Bagging Claims by Unofficial Oscar Swag Companies

Cue the play-off music.

FTC Shuts Down Marketing of Supplements on Fake Radio Talk Show

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FTC Shuts Down Marketing of Supplements on Fake Radio Talk Show

Claims about efficacy of supplements and undisclosed paid endorsers at issue.

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

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Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

Some of the worst ads TINA.org covered this year.

Smelling Your Path to Weight Loss?

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Smelling Your Path to Weight Loss?

We all know that pixie dust sprinkled on and around your body can make you fly, so why not a magic tastant crystal that you sniff to lose weight without…

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