Neurocore

TINA.org investigated the marketing of Michigan-based “brain training” company Neurocore and determined that the company claimed its neurofeedback sessions could treat numerous medical conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, migraines,…

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Database

Neurolumen

Brochure for medical device targeted military members with illegal claims to treat PTSD, among other diseases.

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.

FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995

Since 1995, the FTC has brought nearly 70 actions over deceptive brain claims.

G-oops! TINA.org Finds Wellness Company in Violation of Court Order

Not even a court order can stop Goop from making deceptive health claims, a new TINA.org investigation finds.

It’s Not Just a Phone, It’s a Medical Device

Close to 15,000 people were duped into buying phone apps that were touted as curing acne.  Using deceptive advertising, the marketers of two different apps were able to convince acne…

Storage Capacity of Apple Devices with the iOS 8 Operating System

Advertised Storage Capacity of Apple Devices

Medical Mike’s CBD Oils

Don’t Be Like Mike and get an FDA/FTC warning letter regarding COVID claims.

CBR’s Umbilical Cord Blood Banking Program

Allegations: Deceptively representing that stored umbilical cord blood and tissue may be used to treat at least 80 serious medical conditions and may be approved to treat additional medical conditions…

‘Breaking Medicare’ with a Back Brace?

Reader alerts others to companies that potentially “break” Medicare by overcharging for medical products.

Metagenics

The FDA has sent a warning letter to health supplement company Metagenics for selling “medical foods” in violation of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Metagenics sold several foods and…

IV Therapies Database

Mito Red Light

Company removes FDA logo in response to TINA.org inquiry.

Penuma

Allegations: Falsely marketing that the device and procedure are safe, effective, and FDA-cleared

VSL#3 Probiotic Medical Food

Allegations: Misleadingly using “VSL#3” in marketing after defendants lost the right to sell the proprietary formulation in 2016 and began selling an inferior formulation that had not been proven effective

Stone Academy

Reader says for-profit college misled her on the type of job she could get with a degree from the school.

How to Spot Bogus Medical Products

Donna Fuscaldo, Fox Business

Infomercial sleeper ‘My Pillow’ gets $1 million wake-up call over false medical claims

Ben Guarino, The Washington Post