Boostrix Class Action Boostrix In May 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against GlaxoSmithKline for allegedly falsely advertising the medication Boostrix in what has been referred to as “The Big Bad Cough” advertising campaign.…
CVS Prescriptions Class Action CVS Prescriptions In August 2017, a false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against CVS. Among other things, plaintiffs allege that CVS deceptively represents that it provides customers with more affordable prescription drugs…
Cancer Treatment Centers of America Ad Alert Cancer Treatment Centers of America Be wary of cancer survivor stories as they very well may not represent the typical patient’s experience.
U.S. Cancer Centers Deceptive Testimonials Database Evidence U.S. Cancer Centers Deceptive Testimonials Database TINA.org conducted a review of patient testimonials used to promote the 50 cancer treatment centers in the U.S. that spent the most money on advertising in 2017. Our results revealed…
Health Sciences Institute Ad Alert Health Sciences Institute Could this private video destroy Hillary’s chances in 2016? The Health Sciences Institute seems to think so.
Lawsuits: Glucosamine’s Promised Relief Mostly Marketing Hype Consumer News Lawsuits: Glucosamine’s Promised Relief Mostly Marketing Hype Consumers report adverse reactions.
Walgreens Ear Pain Relief and Ear Ache Drops Class Action Walgreens Ear Pain Relief and Ear Ache Drops January 2015: A federal judge granted the parties’ joint motion for dismissal. The reasons for the dismissal have not yet been disclosed. February 2014: A false advertising class-action lawsuit alleging…
Just How ‘Diet’ Is That Diet Soda? Consumer News Just How ‘Diet’ Is That Diet Soda? Advocacy group urges federal agencies to investigate what they call deceptive “diet” claims.
Health Experts Call for More Vigorous Dietary Supplement Oversight Consumer News Health Experts Call for More Vigorous Dietary Supplement Oversight Tainted products pose serious health risks.
$3 Blue Pill Ad Alert $3 Blue Pill Save tons of money on Viagra? What to know before you jump at this radio ad for the “blue pill.”
Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims Consumer News Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims TINA.org review of more than 150 e-cigarette sites finds a wide variety of questionable claims.
NaturalDoctor Ad Alert NaturalDoctor FDA sends reminder that unapproved drug treatment claims are illegal.
Jack3d Marketed as Safe Despite Reports of Deaths Consumer News Jack3d Marketed as Safe Despite Reports of Deaths DOJ files an indictment against USPlabs and top execs.
FDA To Probe E-Cig Smoking Cessation Claims Consumer News FDA To Probe E-Cig Smoking Cessation Claims Agency’s inquiry based on findings of TINA.org investigation.
The Lowdown on Low T Consumer News 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?
FDA Stings Zarbee’s Naturals for Treatment Claims Ad Alert FDA Stings Zarbee’s Naturals for Treatment Claims Agency warns about “likes” on its own Facebook page.
The BluCetin Blues: ‘Modern Life’ Can Be So Hard Ad Alert The BluCetin Blues: ‘Modern Life’ Can Be So Hard Question this self-proclaimed remedy for people whose “modern life” demands they have a good time.
Children’s Supplement Deceptively Marketed Consumer News Children’s Supplement Deceptively Marketed Truthinadvertising.org warns company it will take action.
Cancer Care: What Advertisements Are Not Saying Consumer News Cancer Care: What Advertisements Are Not Saying Study questions emotional appeals.