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CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’

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CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’

Several products marketed as ‘non-drowsy’ contain an ingredient that causes drowsiness, lawsuits claim.

Researchers Call on FDA (Again) to Remove ‘Ineffective’ OTC Cold and Flu Medicines

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Researchers Call on FDA (Again) to Remove ‘Ineffective’ OTC Cold and Flu Medicines

Products marketed to clear up stuffy noses and relieve sinus congestion don’t work, researchers say.

DG Infants’ Acetaminophen

Class Action

DG Infants’ Acetaminophen

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing infants’ medicine as different than children’s medicine when both contain the same amount of the same active ingredient

What You Should Know about Kyäni

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What You Should Know about Kyäni

TINA.org investigation delves into claims by Idaho-based MLM.

How Many Doctors Are There in this House?

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How Many Doctors Are There in this House?

Doctors, nurses at odds over who can be called Dr.

Dr. Richard Gerhauser

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Dr. Richard Gerhauser

Doctor pitches bogus health treatments in violation of federal order.

Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

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Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

TINA.org refers publishing giant to FTC for enforcement action.

Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Kyani

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Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Kyani

MADISON, CONN. April 5, 2016 Kyäni is an Idaho-based multilevel marketing business that sells nutritional supplements it says constitute a “Triangle of Health.” The company touts that its products, infused…

TriCalm

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TriCalm

NAD is scratching at this itch relief medicine.

Is Deceptive Drug Marketing Killing Us?

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Is Deceptive Drug Marketing Killing Us?

Complaint alleges that painkiller companies schemed to deceive U.S. market.

IV Therapies Database

Evidence

IV Therapies Database

In early 2020, as coronavirus cases in the U.S. climbed to the highest of any country in the world at the time, TINA.org conducted a review of the social media…

Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope

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Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope

TINA.org files complaint against CTCA and puts 42 cancer centers on notice for marketing atypical testimonials.

Nature’s Fulvic

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Nature’s Fulvic

Reality check: Just because something is found in nature doesn’t mean it’s good for you.

Walgreens Fast-Release Quick Gels

Class Action

Walgreens Fast-Release Quick Gels

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “fast-release” when they do not work faster than other products marketed as “fast-release”

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.…

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…

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…

TINA.org Takes Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop-y Health Claims to Regulators