Psychology & Psychiatry
Often, consumers inadvertently give too much credit to 'scientifically studied' product claims
Being scientifically studied and being scientifically proven are two completely different things.
Jul 24, 2023
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Medications
FDA says no to regulating CBD products as supplements
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it can't regulate CBD supplements because there isn't enough evidence on their safety. The agency also called on Congress to create new rules for what has become a burgeoning ...
Jan 27, 2023
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Pediatrics
Formula milk companies continue to push allergy products despite flawed evidence
Many countries, including the UK, have toughened their approach to formula milk products that claim to reduce allergy risks. But elsewhere, consumers are still being persuaded to buy products that make health claims without ...
Mar 16, 2022
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Health
4 in 10 teens, young adults have used CBD oil, study finds
(HealthDay)—Many teenagers and young adults may be using so-called CBD products, often in the belief that they will aid health conditions, a preliminary study suggests.
Oct 6, 2020
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Health
'Detox products' may have gone digital, but a historian explains this centuries-old trend
If you use social media platforms such as Instagram, there's a good chance you've seen accounts promoting diet pills and teas. These products often claim to be "detoxifying," as well as promising weight loss and increased ...
Dec 27, 2019
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Health
Health claims on packaging for many foods marketed to UK kids are 'confusing'
The health claims made on the product packaging for a large proportion of foods marketed to children in the UK are 'confusing', and could be contributing to rising rates of childhood obesity, suggests research published online ...
Apr 4, 2019
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Health
Consumers view nutrition and health claims differently than regulators
Consumers may not consciously differentiate nutrition and health claims on foods in the way that regulatory experts do, new research published in the journal Nutrients reports.
Mar 28, 2019
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Medications
FDA warns 17 companies about illegal Alzheimer disease products
(HealthDay)—A number of warning/advisory letters have been issued to 17 companies for selling illegal products that claim to prevent, treat, or cure Alzheimer disease and other serious conditions, the U.S. Food and Drug ...
Feb 12, 2019
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Health
Deceptive claims in cosmetics advertising
If you're sceptical about the claims made by cosmetics firms about the attributes of their lotions and potions, you're not alone. A study by US academics just published in the Journal of Global Fashion Marketing shows how ...
Jul 29, 2015
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Medications
Australia challenges 'misleading' Nurofen painkiller
Australia's consumer watchdog Thursday launched court action against drug giant Reckitt Benckiser, alleging false or misleading claims about its popular painkiller Nurofen.
Mar 5, 2015
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