Smart Drops, ‘Nature’s Liquid Adderall’ Ad Alert Smart Drops, ‘Nature’s Liquid Adderall’ Bogus report leads to unapproved health claims.
Julia Roberts – “Pretty Woman” or Not? Blog Julia Roberts – “Pretty Woman” or Not? Take a renowned fashion photographer, Mario Testino, and have him take photos of superstar, Julia Roberts, with lots of light (to flatter), and a soft focus and lower resolution (to…
Roundup Weed & Grass Killer Products Class Action Roundup Weed & Grass Killer Products Allegations: Falsely representing that the active ingredient “targets an enzyme found in plants but not people or pets”
How to Spot Bogus Medical Products Media Coverage How to Spot Bogus Medical Products Donna Fuscaldo, Fox Business
Lumina Health Products Ad Alert Lumina Health Products The FDA has issued a warning letter to Lumina Health Products for selling several of its supplements with misleading advertising and unfounded treatment claims. The products under scrutiny are CELLFOOD, CELLFOOD…
Is the New Cool a Smokeless Smoke? Consumer News Is the New Cool a Smokeless Smoke? All the cool kids are doing it, but are e-cigs a less harmful alternative or just a new way to get addicted to nicotine?
All Consumer Health News Ad Alert All Consumer Health News This online advertisement takes you to www.allconsumerhealthnews.com, a website that indeed looks a lot like a consumer health news site. It is not. It is an advertisement, as disclosures at…
Crest ProHealth Anticavity Fluoride Rinse Ad Alert Crest ProHealth Anticavity Fluoride Rinse Crest ProHealth Anticavity Fluoride Rinse claims that it “rebuilds enamel.” It is not possible to truly rebuild or restore tooth enamel, which, once lost, is lost forever. While it is not possible…
Special Investigation: Vemma Consumer News Special Investigation: Vemma Opportunity for financial freedom or pyramid scheme?
FDA Proposes to Extend its Oversight to E-Cigarettes Consumer News FDA Proposes to Extend its Oversight to E-Cigarettes Agency seeks to regulate the sale and advertising of e-cigarettes.
Senior Life Health Ad Alert Senior Life Health We saw this ad promising a variety of healthy remedies that cover a long list of physical ailments for seniors. These “essentials” are deemed “natural” by Senior Life Health and…
Study Says ‘Drink Responsibly’ Messages Fall Terribly Short Consumer News Study Says ‘Drink Responsibly’ Messages Fall Terribly Short Messages promote products instead of conveying relevant public health information, study finds.
Rite Aid Joint Health Supplements Class Action Rite Aid Joint Health Supplements January 2014: Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this lawsuit. The reasons for the dismissal have not yet been disclosed. November 2013: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Rite Aid alleging that the…
Kimberly-Clark Sued over Ebola Protection Gowns Consumer News Kimberly-Clark Sued over Ebola Protection Gowns Class-action lawsuit alleges company misled the health care industry.
Health Resource Products Class Action Health Resource Products March 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed. August 2013: A…
Nutramax’s “Cosamin” Joint Health Supplements Class Action Nutramax’s “Cosamin” Joint Health Supplements October 2015: As of October 9, 2015, all of the named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed their claims. To read each of the dismissals, click on the case name below. Dorfman v.…
Doctor’s Best Joint Health Supplements Class Action Doctor’s Best Joint Health Supplements December 2015: The parties agreed to dismiss the complaint When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not yet been disclosed.…
FDA & Dietary Supplements: By the Numbers Consumer News FDA & Dietary Supplements: By the Numbers Is the FDA doing enough to monitor the supplement industry?
Neora/Nerium Health Claims Evidence Neora/Nerium Health Claims A TINA.org investigation has cataloged over 200 instances from 2012 to 2017 in which Nerium distributors have either made or referenced claims that the Nerium product line can treat, cure,…
Macular Health Ad Alert Macular Health FDA warns supplement maker about unapproved disease-treatment claims.