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Web of ‘Wellness’ Doctors Promote Injections of Unproven Coronavirus Treatment

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Web of ‘Wellness’ Doctors Promote Injections of Unproven Coronavirus Treatment

Tom Dreisbach, NPR

Is Deceptive Drug Marketing Killing Us?

Consumer News

Is Deceptive Drug Marketing Killing Us?

Complaint alleges that painkiller companies schemed to deceive U.S. market.

Doctoral Degrees at Walden University

Class Action

Doctoral Degrees at Walden University

In October 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walden University for allegedly misleadingly marketing that doctoral degrees cost $60,000-$70,000 and take about three years to complete when, in reality,…

“Independent Doctors of Optometry” at Costco

Class Action

“Independent Doctors of Optometry” at Costco

In July 2018, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and vacated in part the dismissal of a class-action lawsuit filed against Costco in 2014. The lawsuit alleges…

“Independent Doctors of Optometry” at Walmart

Class Action

“Independent Doctors of Optometry” at Walmart

July 2018: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals found that the District Court properly dismissed the case but it should not have been dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with…

Emu Product Claims Questioned by FDA

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Emu Product Claims Questioned by FDA

Emu Products and Management, Inc. claimed on its website that its products could treat health problems including acne, arthritis, and high cholesterol. According to a warning letter from the FDA,…

A Rival to Botox Invites Doctors to Party in Cancun, With Fireworks, Confetti and Social Media Posts

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A Rival to Botox Invites Doctors to Party in Cancun, With Fireworks, Confetti and Social Media Posts

Katie Thomas, New York Times

Health care price tags won’t find you the best doctor

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Health care price tags won’t find you the best doctor

Michael L. Millenson, STAT News

Kourtney Kardashian 2016 Database

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Kourtney Kardashian 2016 Database

Below is a sampling of social media posts in which Kourtney Kardashian has failed to clearly and conspicuously disclose her material relationship to the companies promoted in the posts or…

Trimjoy’s ‘Dr. Julia Becker’

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Trimjoy’s ‘Dr. Julia Becker’

There are several red flags regarding this purported doctor.

New U Life Health Claims

Evidence

New U Life Health Claims

A TINA.org investigation has cataloged over 100 instances in which New U Life and its distributors have either made or referenced claims that its flagship product, Somaderm, can treat, cure, alleviate the…

Lucy Hale Instagram Database

Evidence

Lucy Hale Instagram Database

TINA.org investigated 21 social media influencers who have received two FTC letters notifying them of their legal obligation to clearly and conspicuously disclose their relationships with brands when promoting products or…

JWoww Instagram Database

Evidence

JWoww Instagram Database

TINA.org investigated 21 social media influencers who have received two FTC letters notifying them of their legal obligation to clearly and conspicuously disclose their relationships with brands when promoting products or…

Pure Caralluma Extract