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Deceptive advertising and consumer protection

The issue of deceptive advertising and lack of transparency in the marketing of supplements and products, including the use of fabricated endorsements and unproven medical claims.

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Jan 25, 2026
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How can patients evaluate claims of a ‘cure’ for neuropathy and spot medical misinformation?

is a complicated, often chronic condition with no single universal “cure,” which makes patients especially vulnerable to exaggerated claims and scams; reputable medical sources and patient communities...

Jan 13, 2026

How does the FTC define required disclosures for paid endorsements by public figures and medical professionals?

The FTC requires endorsers — including public figures and medical professionals — to disclose "material connections" to advertisers when those connections are not reasonably expected by the audience, ...