Ad Watchdog Files Complaint Against Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop: TINA.org Calls Out Deceptive Health Claims

MADISON, CONN.  August 23, 2017 – With Goop, actress-turned-entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow has created a wellness empire based on unconventional products such as yoni eggs, Shaman-inspired medicine bags, and crystal therapy…

TINA’s Take: Up Close with some Goopy Health Claims

In whose health? We sum up some suspect claims at the In Goop Health inaugural wellness summit.

The Danger of Loosely Regulated Supplements

How we can protect ourselves from the $40-50 billion supplement industry amid a shrinking government?

‘Hillary’s Secret Revenge’

Conspiracy-ridden video from Health Sciences Institute aims to get you to sign up as a member.

FTC Prescribes New Standard for Homeopathic Remedy Claims

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

Nootrobox

Studies on ingredients don’t support cognitive claims, NAD warns.

MyPillow Gets a $1 Million Wake-Up Call

California consumer protection officials reach agreement with company to put health claims to bed.

2016/2019 Kyäni Health Claims

BX Protocol

Vaguely defined treatment touts incredible health claims.

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 To Probe E-Cig Smoking Cessation Claims

Agency’s inquiry based on findings of TINA.org investigation.

Jack3d Marketed as Safe Despite Reports of Deaths

DOJ files an indictment against USPlabs and top execs.

NaturalDoctor

FDA sends reminder that unapproved drug treatment claims are illegal.

Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims

TINA.org review of more than 150 e-cigarette sites finds a wide variety of questionable claims.

$3 Blue Pill

Save tons of money on Viagra? What to know before you jump at this radio ad for the “blue pill.”

Health Sciences Institute

Could this private video destroy Hillary’s chances in 2016? The Health Sciences Institute seems to think so.

Just How ‘Diet’ Is That Diet Soda?

Advocacy group urges federal agencies to investigate what they call deceptive “diet” claims.

Walgreens Ear Pain Relief and Ear Ache Drops

Lawsuits: Glucosamine’s Promised Relief Mostly Marketing Hype

Consumers report adverse reactions.

Why Cold-EEZE Can’t ‘Shorten Your Cold’

Claim runs afoul of FDA statement regarding over-the-counter cough and cold remedies.