Consumer Alert
FTC: A sound amplifier is not a hearing aid
An estimated 35 million Americans suffer from some degree of hearing loss.
Consumer Alert
Nicotine is not a child’s food
Over the past several years, sales of electronic cigarettes have grown rapidly, especially among youth. They currently are the fastest growing part of the tobacco market.
Consumer Alert
New Medicare cards coming soon
New Medicare cards are coming soon. Here’s what you need to know about your new card. Plus, how to avoid related scams.
Consumer Alert
Less than magical promises of youth
Once upon a time, a woman drank a potion, magically turned into the young maiden she was 20 years earlier, and lived happily ever after.
The End?
Consumer Alert
Dealing with opioid withdrawal or addiction
When people seek help for opioid withdrawal or addiction, it’s vital that they get the right kind of help.
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Getting the Right Help for Opioid Dependence or Withdrawal
Do you know someone seeking treatment for opioid dependence or withdrawal?
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Prevagen’s fishy brainpower claims
When an ad suggests a product can improve your memory in 90 days, you might be tempted to buy it. But, if solid science doesn’t back these claims, forget about it.
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The Basics of LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK is corrective surgery to a very delicate part of the eye. Millions of people have had LASIK surgery to correct their vision, many with great success.
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Dietary Supplements
Dietary supplements may seem like harmless health boosters. But while some have proven benefits, many don't.