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The Montreal Children's Hospital has removed a book from the oncology department that offered crystal therapy to young cancer patients.
The Democratic presidential challenger continues to espouse extreme ideas, but has dialed that messaging back in large public forums.
Marketers are cashing in on scientific language to sell health products, a trend known as "scienceploitation". The Federal Trade Commission has updated its guidelines for health-related products, but policing is difficult due to the sheer volume of brands. Suppliers market products using vague language such as “supports” or “boosts”, with disclaimers later stating that the claims have not been proven. To assess a products validity, the FTC recommends searching for product reviews and references on respected healthcare organisation sites.
Dubious claims in skincare, supplement and health food marketing are everywhere. Don’t fall for them.
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New York Times: Dubious claims in product marketing are everywhere. Don’t fall for them.