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    Health Quackery: Spotting Health Scams
    Also available in: Spanish
    Quacks — people who sell unproven remedies — have been around for years. Today they have more ways than ever to peddle their wares. In addition to TV, radio, magazines, newspapers, infomercials, mail,... Details >
    National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health
    Miracle Health Claims: Add a Dose of Skepticism
    Also available in: Spanish
    Remember the first rule of thumb for evaluating health claims: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. This brochure will help you spot false and unsubstantiated claims. It describes some ty... Details >
    Federal Trade Commission
    Project Waistline
    You've Seen the Claims... Now Get the Facts! Are you one of the estimated 50 million Americans who will go on a diet this year? If so, you may be tempted by advertisements for products promising easy... Details >
    Federal Trade Commission
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