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‘Probiotic’ Soda Company Poppi Sued for Consumer Fraud

“Functional beverages” are popular among health-conscious consumers these days.1 They’re a category of mass-produced drinks that, aside from being tasty, have supposed health benefits. One of the biggest companies in this market is Poppi, which claims that their products can benefit gut health. However, one discerning shopper was able to see through the misleading advertisements… Read More: ‘Probiotic’ Soda Company Poppi Sued for Consumer Fraud »

Dr. Mercola’s Attackers Sued for Role in ‘Crime of the Century’

In previous articles, I’ve discussed the central role false advertising played in the creation of the opioid crisis.1 To recap, a single paragraph in a 1980 letter to the editor2,3 (not a study) in The New England Journal of Medicine — which stated that narcotic addiction in patients with no history of addiction was very… Read More: Dr. Mercola’s Attackers Sued for Role in ‘Crime of the… »