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Claire McCaskill

American politician (born 1953)

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Jan 11, 2026
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Dr oz is he a scammer

Mehmet Oz’s public record shows a mix: a highly credentialed surgeon who became a celebrity TV host accused repeatedly of promoting unproven remedies and entangled in political fights over health poli...

Jan 16, 2026

What did the 2014 congressional hearing and subsequent FTC action specifically allege about products Dr. Oz discussed on his show?

The June 17, 2014 Senate subcommittee hearing publicly criticized Dr. Mehmet Oz for promoting weight‑loss products on his show that senators and regulators said lacked scientific support and were late...

Dec 10, 2025

Have regulators or attorneys investigated tinnitus products featured on Dr. Oz’s show?

Regulators and lawmakers have scrutinized Dr. Oz’s promotion of dubious health products broadly, including Congressional attention and FTC criticism tied to past segments, but the provided sources do ...

Dec 3, 2025

Have health regulators or consumer protection groups investigated Dr. Oz weight loss products?

Federal and congressional scrutiny of Dr. Mehmet Oz’s promotion of weight‑loss products is well documented: he was called before a Senate consumer‑protection hearing in 2014 and publicly scolded for “...