‘Free’ Starbucks Coffee

Survey says: Don’t take this survey.

23andMe

Company seeking to provide genetic information grapples with FDA.

GrandeLASH-MD, GrandeBROW, and GrandeHAIR Serums

Allegations: Deceptively marketing products as safe cosmetics with no active drug ingredient and no serious side effects when the active ingredient in them is found in prescription drugs that grow…

Gravity Defyer Shoes

“Clinically proven” pain relief claims come under fire.

Mighty Gum

A chewing gum company’s health claims pop under scrutiny.

Cancer Center Advertising: When Consumer Education and Regulatory Complaints Aren’t Enough

TINA.org strives to educate clinicians about patient testimonials.

IV Therapies and COVID-19: The Drip, Drip, Drip of Deceptive Claims

TINA.org finds dozens of clinics deceptively promoting IV therapies as a way to prevent and treat the coronavirus.

Nutrafol

TINA.org takes a closer look at hair supplements’ “clinically proven” claims.

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against “Brain Training” Company Neurocore

MADISON, CONN. November 12, 2019 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Neurocore, a “brain training” company with centers in Michigan…

Nerve Pain Away

Homeopathic spray becomes the first to adopt disclosure admitting lack of scientific evidence.

Lung Institute

Mona Vie Juice

FTC Shuts Down Marketing of Supplements on Fake Radio Talk Show

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

FTC Prescribes New Standard for Homeopathic Remedy Claims

Agency asserts that marketing claims for over-the-counter homeopathic products are likely misleading.

The Lowdown on Low T

Is Big Pharma marketing a drug to help aging men with low sex drives or really selling a made-up disease?

Travel Insurance Assurance?

This Thanksgiving, ensure you know what’s what with the various assurances of travel insurance.

Reiki Energy Healing

Reiki is an “energy healing” method based on the idea that the body is surrounded by an energy field that cannot be measured by traditional scientific methods. This energy field…

Is that a Real Job Offer? Know the Red Flags of Fake Opportunities

If you’re looking for a job, you need to watch out for ads offering to help you with your resume or help you find employment.  While some of these companies…

Health Insurance from Benefytt Technologies

Allegations: Marketing policies as comprehensive medical insurance when they are limited benefit plans

Cryo-Cell Cord Blood Banking Program

Allegations: Deceptively marketing that stored cord blood can treat at least 80 serious medical conditions