Status and Updates
October 22nd, 2018
November 15, 2020: CTCA adds a disclaimer at the top of its Patient Stories webpage. The disclaimer states: “We understand
Browsing the "cancer" Tag
Cancer Treatment Center of America Database
October 22nd, 2018
TINA.org conducted a review of patient testimonials used by Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) in its marketing materials. Specifically,
Dr. Axe
October 1st, 2018
A "regular guest expert" on "Dr. Oz," Dr. Axe's health advice should also be taken with a grain of salt.
Prüvit Distributors, Co-Founder Making Illegal Health Claims
July 19th, 2018
The key to marketing for this ketone-centric MLM appears to be illegal health claims.
American Chinese Medicine Association
July 6th, 2018
Clinic needs to finish taking its medicine after receiving FDA warning regarding cancer treatment claims.
Is the Origin Story of GT’s Kombucha an Illegal Health Claim?
May 22nd, 2018
Oft-touted origin story implies that popular kombucha tea helps to cure cancer.
Maju Superfoods
April 27th, 2018
Online retailer's Instagram post is sown with unsubstantiated health claims.
Micro-Particle Colloidal Silver Generator
April 17th, 2018
NAD inquiry generates a referral to the FTC after company fails to substantiate health-related claims.
FTC Comes Down on Drink, Supplement That Targeted Cancer Patients
January 11th, 2018
Agency settles with supplement maker over "false or unsupported claims."
That’s Natural
November 6th, 2017
FDA reminds marijuana marketers that outing unproven treatment claims remains high on its list.
Natural Alchemist
November 6th, 2017
FDA reminds marijuana marketers that outing unproven treatment claims remains high on its list.
Charlotte’s Web Hemp Oil Products
November 6th, 2017
FDA reminds marijuana marketers that outing unproven treatment claims remains high on its list.
Green Roads Health
November 6th, 2017
FDA reminds marijuana marketers that outing unproven treatment claims remains high on its list.
American Breast Cancer Foundation
October 27th, 2017
January 2014: This case was voluntarily dismissed , the reasons for which have not been disclosed. November 2013: A class-action
U.S. Stem Cell Clinic
August 30th, 2017
Florida facility becomes one of the FDA's initial targets in a crackdown on stem cell clinics across the country.
Petshield KI
May 17th, 2017
No treat for supplement maker slapped by the FDA for making illegal health claims.
Bogus Cancer Cures Touted Online Receive FDA Warning
April 26th, 2017
Agency warns that "miracle cures" may also contain dangerous ingredients.
‘Hillary’s Secret Revenge’
March 23rd, 2017
Conspiracy-ridden video from Health Sciences Institute aims to get you to sign up as a member.