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Nature’s Health

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Nature’s Health

Unapproved drug treatment claims and continued manufacturing violations plague supplement maker.

2022/2023 Juice Plus Health Claims Database

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2022/2023 Juice Plus Health Claims Database

A TINA.org investigation has compiled a sampling of more than 100 examples of Juice Plus and its distributors making or referencing claims that Juice Plus products can treat, cure, alleviate…

Kirkland Signature Extra Strength Glucosamine and Chondroitin Joint Health Products

Class Action

Kirkland Signature Extra Strength Glucosamine and Chondroitin Joint Health Products

November 2018: This case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 18-cv-2646, S. D. CA.) October 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Costco for allegedly falsely advertising Kirkland Signature…

2023 YOR Health Income Claims Database

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2023 YOR Health Income Claims Database

Between June and November 2023, TINA.org investigated 100 MLM companies, which included 93 DSA member companies plus 7 other prominent MLM companies, and found that 98 percent used atypical and…

Group Says HealthFair’s Advertising Uses Scare Tactics

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Group Says HealthFair’s Advertising Uses Scare Tactics

Public Citizen pens letter to FTC urging agency to investigate mobile health care provider.

CVS Health Maximum Strength Lidocaine Pain Relieving Products

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CVS Health Maximum Strength Lidocaine Pain Relieving Products

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “maximum strength” when similar products from competitors contain more lidocaine

Matrix Health Products

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Matrix Health Products

The FDA cited Matrix Health Products, Inc. for making therapeutic claims that would cause a variety of its products to be deemed drugs. The company’s website makes various claims including…

Lumina Health Products

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Lumina Health Products

The FDA has issued a warning letter to Lumina Health Products for selling several of its supplements with misleading advertising and unfounded treatment claims. The products under scrutiny are CELLFOOD, CELLFOOD…

All Consumer Health News

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All Consumer Health News

This online advertisement takes you to www.allconsumerhealthnews.com, a website that indeed looks a lot like a consumer health news site. It is not. It is an advertisement, as disclosures at…

Senior Life Health

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Senior Life Health

We saw this ad promising a variety of healthy remedies that cover a long list of physical ailments for seniors. These “essentials” are deemed “natural” by Senior Life Health and…

Cedars-Sinai Health System Database

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Cedars-Sinai Health System Database

A TINA.org investigation revealed that numerous cancer centers in the U.S. are deceptively using patient testimonials in their marketing materials, that is, testimonials that promote anecdotal, atypical patient results without…

Cili Health Store

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Cili Health Store

FDA warns online health store of unapproved drug treatment claims.

ZO Skin Health Ossential Skin Creams

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ZO Skin Health Ossential Skin Creams

Unapproved drug treatment claims linger following FDA warning letter.

When Health Goes #Social: FDA Pens Proposal

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When Health Goes #Social: FDA Pens Proposal

FDA drafts recommendations on how the industry should use social media to market products.

Ghost Health Claims

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Ghost Health Claims

A TINA.org and Rudd Center investigation has cataloged a sampling of marketing materials in which Ghost products are promoted using unsubstantiated and unapproved health claims. *TINA.org has shortened the length…

Agora (Monument & Cathedral Holdings)