A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams
March 16th, 2020
Scammers are aggressively pushing a variety of products that they falsely claim prevent, treat or cure the virus.
Browsing the "Health" Category
G-oops! TINA.org Finds Wellness Company in Violation of Court Order
January 28th, 2020
Not even a court order can stop Goop from making deceptive health claims, a new TINA.org investigation finds.
How Amazon Promotes, Profits from Deceptively Marketed Brain Supplements
January 16th, 2020
The largest retailer in the world isn't just turning a blind eye to the deceptive marketing of these products.
Amazon Brain Supplements Database
January 16th, 2020
Between June 2019 and December 2019, TINA.org searched Amazon.com for “brain supplements” and collected more than 100 examples of search
Infographic: Brain Supplements and Amazon
January 16th, 2020
TINA.org's investigation of deceptive brain supplement marketing on Amazon by the numbers.
TINA.org Files Complaint against ‘Brain Training’ Company Neurocore
November 12th, 2019
Unsubstantiated claims to treat ADHD, autism and depression are rampant in company's marketing.
DoTerra Distributors’ Drug Claims Violate the Law
October 16th, 2019
TINA.org inquiry into essential oils MLM digs up more than 140 examples of unsubstantiated health claims.
California Sues MyPillow for Deceptively Advertised Sleep Study Following TINA.org Complaint
October 7th, 2019
California files lawsuit against pillow maker over misleading health claims for the second time in three years.
Thinking about Taking a Supplement for Brain Health? Not So Fast
June 12th, 2019
Brain experts say save your money.
The FDA’s Supplement Problem
June 6th, 2019
Agency attempts to get a handle on $40 billion industry.
TINA.org Alerts California Regulators to MyPillow’s Continued Deception
April 23rd, 2019
TINA.org urges consumer protection officials to reopen their investigation.
Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope
October 22nd, 2018
TINA.org files complaint against CTCA and puts 42 cancer centers on notice for marketing atypical testimonials.
California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint
September 4th, 2018
Goop to pay $145,000 in penalties and cease deceptive marketing as a result of California action.
Amid Goop’s Mixed Signals, TINA.org Repeats Call for Regulatory Action
July 3rd, 2018
Wellness site continues to deceive consumers as it figures out how it wants to project itself to the world.
FTC, FDA Warn Marketers of E-Liquids That Look Like Kids’ Candy
May 2nd, 2018
Agencies crack down on copycat packaging targeting minors in the e-cigarette industry.
Prevagen Memory Study Falls Short
March 9th, 2018
TINA.org, AARP and others file legal brief urging court to reverse dismissal of Prevagen case.
FTC Comes Down on Drink, Supplement That Targeted Cancer Patients
January 11th, 2018
Agency settles with supplement maker over "false or unsupported claims."
Glucosamine Settlement Is a Raw Deal for Consumers
November 15th, 2017
TINA.org objects to proposed settlement in which marketer and plaintiffs' attorneys are the only winners.