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Quackwatch
- FDA orders Dr. Joseph Mercola to stop making illegal claims (posted 4/19/11)
- How the "Urine Toxic Metals" Test Is Used to Defraud Patients (updated 5/22/11)
- Hair Analysis: A Cardinal Sign of Quackery (major update, 8/2/10)
- Why Doctor's Data Is Trying to Shut Me Up (updated 7/2/10)
- Clayton College of Natural Health Closing (major update, 7/17/10)
- Outrageous Whistleblower Prosecution Fails: Perpetrators Severely Punished (updated 11/11/11)
- Does Lowering Homocysteine Prevent Cardiovascular Disease? (updated 6/26/10)
- Scraper Pro, Phone Broadcast Club, and IbuzzPro: How to Become a Major Nuisance in Two Easy Steps (updated 12/28/10)
- Some Notes on Gerovital and Related Products (posted 2/24/11)
- Multiple chemical sensitivity: A spurious diagnosis (major update 3/18/11)
- Some Notes on the Coalition for Mercury-free Drugs (CoMeD) (posted 5/22/11)
- The Dr. Rinse Case: An Inside Look at FDA Dietary Supplement Regulation in the 1980s (posted 6/19/11)
- The Dr. Rinse Case: Memo of a Regulatory Conference (posted 6/19/11)
Acupuncture Watch
- Why TCM Diagnosis Is Worthless (posted 3/26/08)
- Disciplinary Actions by the California Acupuncture Board, 5/96-9/08 (posted 3/2/09)
Allergy Watch
- Common Food Allergy Myths (posted 1/18/08)
Autism Watch
- Boyd Haley Ordered to Stop Illegal Marketing of OSR#1 (posted 7/22/10)
- Be Wary of CARE Clinics and the Center for Autistic Spectrum Disorders (CASD) (updated 4/12/11)
- Omnibus Court Rules against Autism-Vaccine Link (updated 3/16/10)
- Index to Omnibus Hearing Transcripts and Decisions (updated 3/16/10)
Cancer Treatment Watch
- Beware of Online Cancer Fraud (posted 6/18/08)
- A Skeptical Look at Antimalignocyt (CH-23) (posted 10/1/09)
- Cancer Survivors—United States, 2007 (posted 6/9/11)
Casewatch
- Tax Returns of Relevant Nonprofit Organizations (updated 1/18/12)
- William Rea, M.D. Settles Charges by the Texas Medical Board (revised 9/11/10)
- Maryland Medical Board Suspends Dr. Mark Geier's License (posted 5/8/11)
- Stanislaw Burzynski, M.D., Accused of Fraud (posted 1/26/12)
Chelation Watch
- FDA Issues Chelation Therapy Warning (updated 9/26/08)
- Chelation Clinic Owner Sentenced to Prison for Fraud (posted 3/6/09)
Chirobase
- Answers to Questions about Chiropractic (updated 8/10/10)
- Be Wary of Spinal Decompression Therapy with VAX-D or Similar Devices (updated, 3/2/10)
- Is It Legal to Give a Discount When Patients Pay Cash? (posted 2/17/09)
- Can Chiropractic Become a Respected Mainstream Profession? (posted 2/25/09)
- Don't Pay or Contract in Advance for Chiropractic Visits at a "Discount" Price (posted 3/3/09)
- Why the Chiropractor Should Spinograph in Every Case (posted 8/13/11)
- The Whitcomb Technique: A Skeptical Look (updated 11/16/10)
- Some Notes on James W. Parker, D.C. (posted 1/6/12)
Credential Watch
- A Skeptical Look at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (major update, 1/9/10)
- "Operation Gold Seal" Shuts Down Major Diploma Mill (posted 1/31/10)
- Two Libel Suits By Gary Null Fail (posted 2/14/11)
Dental Watch
- Does "Bioesthetic Dentistry" Provide Good Value? (updated 4/4/10)
- Massive Dental Fraud Uncovered (posted 2/10/10)
- A Skeptical Look at the Under Armour Mouth Guard (posted 5/3/10)
- The Tooth Robbers: A Profluoridation Handbook (1980) (posted 10/7/11)
- Fluoridation: The Search and the Victory (1970) (posted 1/18/12)
Device Watch
- Be Wary of CardioVision Assessment (posted 3/21/10)
- Power Balance Products: A Skeptical Look (updated 5/22/11)
Diet Scam Watch
- Jillian Michaels Sued for False Advertising (posted 2/14/10)
- Longtime Diet Pill Scammer Gets 20-Year Prison Sentence (updated 3/17/10)
Homeowatch
- FDA Warns against Hyland's Homeopathic Teething Tablets (posted 10/25/10)
- Why You Should Not Trust Homeopathy (posted 1/22/12)
Infomercial Watch
- Donald Barrett's "Free Vitamin D" Is Overhyped and Overpriced (posted 11/13/10)
Insurance Reform Watch
- A Skeptical Look at Rick Scott and His Conservatives for Patients' Rights Propaganda Machine (updated 8/31/09)
- 2010 Health Interview Survey Finds 50 Million Uninsured (posted 8/10/11)
- Why Malpractice Reform Is Needed to Protect Doctors and Medical Care (posted 3/21/11)
- FBI Overview of Health Care Fraud (posted 4/13/11)
Internet Health Pilot
MLM Watch)
- Tennessee Bill Aims to Curb MLM-Based Pyramid Schemes (posted 5/26/10)
- Mannatech and Founder Agree to Pay $7 Million to Settle Texas Attorney General Charges (posted 12/3/10)
Mental Health Watch
- Dore Treatment Program Lacks Research Basis (posted 4/7/07)
National Council Against Health Fraud Archive
- Consumer Health Digest (updated weekly)
Naturowatch
Nutriwatch
- UK Food Standards Agency Publishes Organic Review (posted 8/4/09)
Pharmwatch
- Bio-Identicals: Sorting Myths from Facts (posted 1/19/08)
- The National Clearinghouse on Internet Prescribing (posted 2/19/09)
This page was revised on January 22, 2012.