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2016 Collection

2016 Collection

A TINA.org investigation catalogued hundreds of instances in which MyPillow made or referenced express or implied claims that its pillow could treat, cure, alleviate the symptoms of, prevent, or reduce…

2016/2019 Kyäni Health Claims

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2016/2019 Kyäni Health Claims

A TINA.org investigation initially cataloged more than 100 instances in which Kyani distributors either made or referenced claims that the Kyani product lines can treat, cure, alleviate the symptoms of,…

Aleve: Proven Better on Pain than Tylenol?

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Aleve: Proven Better on Pain than Tylenol?

NAD inquiry finds supporting evidence lacking.

Gravity Defyer Shoes

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Gravity Defyer Shoes

“Clinically proven” pain relief claims come under fire.

Nerium Skincare’s Outlandish Drug Claims

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Nerium Skincare’s Outlandish Drug Claims

Don’t throw away your prescriptions just yet.

Move Free Glucosamine

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Move Free Glucosamine

TINA.org, along with AARP, objected — as amici curiae — to a class-action settlement that sought to resolve claims filed against Schiff Nutrition for deceptively marketing Move Free® Advanced glucosamine…

Theraworx Relief

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Theraworx Relief

Pharmacist testimonials at the center of advertising inquiry head to the FTC for further review.

“Kids Relief” Products

Class Action

“Kids Relief” Products

May 2016: The case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. December 2013: The lawsuit…

Lawsuits: Glucosamine’s Promised Relief Mostly Marketing Hype

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Lawsuits: Glucosamine’s Promised Relief Mostly Marketing Hype

Consumers report adverse reactions.

Vemma Health Claims

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Vemma Health Claims

A TINA.org investigation has cataloged over 200 instances from 2005 to 2015 in which Vemma distributors have either made or referenced claims that the Vemma product line can treat, cure,…

Neurolumen

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Neurolumen

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

Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief

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Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief

Hangover relief claims are disease-treatment claims requiring FDA approval.

Tommie Copper

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Tommie Copper

Company agrees to pay $1.35 million to settle deceptive advertising charges about its copper-infused compression clothing.

The Willow Curve

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The Willow Curve

Futuristic-looking device promises relief from nerve and joint pain but clinical trials appear to be lacking.

IcyHot Patch

Class Action

IcyHot Patch

Allegations: Making misleadingly marketing claims about the pain relief, strength and effectiveness of the IcyHot Patch

Agora Disease-Treatment Claims — 2021 Collection

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Agora Disease-Treatment Claims — 2021 Collection

The Stipulating Parties in FTC v. Agora Financial, LLC, et al. are violating the February 8, 2021 Stipulated Order by, among other things, continuing to market products (primarily supplements and…

BeActive Brace Loses Some Sciatica Treatment Claims