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Facts for Consumers
- At-Home Genetic Tests: A Healthy Dose of Skepticism May Be the Best Prescription
[PDF]
Cautions consumers about the marketing, sale, and use of at-home genetic tests. 8.5"x11", 4 pages.
- Basik Lasik: Tips on Lasik Eye Surgery
[PDF]
Describes the Lasik procedure, its risks and possible complications, and alternatives. Explains how to determine if you're a candidate for the surgery, how to find a surgeon, and where to go for more information. 8.5"x11", 4 pages.
- Indoor Tanning
[PDF]
Cautions consumers about the risks associated with using indoor tanning devices, and how to protect yourself. Highlights claims commonly made about indoor tanning - and the facts. 8.5"x11", 4 pages.
- Miracle Health Claims: Add a Dose of Skepticism
[PDF] [en espaņol]
Provides specific information about the efficacy and safety of popular products; offers tips on spotting and avoiding health fraud. 6"x9", 16 pages, color.
- Personal Emergency Response Systems
[PDF]
Explains how a PERS works; lists purchasing, renting, and leasing options; offers questions to ask the response center; and includes a shopping checklist. 8.5"x11", 4 pages.
- Protecting Kids from the Sun
[PDF]
Explains labeling information on sun protection products so that consumers can make wise purchasing decisions. Provides tips for sun safety and resources for more information. 8.5"x11", 4 pages.
- Sound Advice on Hearing Aids
[PDF]
Tips to help you determine if a hearing aid will work for you and what to look for when shopping for one. 8.5"x11", 4 pages.
- Sunscreens and Sun-Protective Clothing
[PDF]
Explains how ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) can cause skin damage, and what you can do to protect yourself. Tips to help you shop for sunscreens and sun-protective clothing. 8.5"x11", 4 pages.
- Who Cares: Sources of Information About Health Care Products and Services
[PDF]
How to spot misleading or deceptive health claims and where to get information. 6"x9", 12 pages, color.
Consumer Alerts
- Avoiding an Eyesore: What to Know Before You Buy Cosmetic Contacts [PDF] [en español]
- Biothreats - Are Claims To Treat Really Just A Trick? [PDF] [en español]
- Can Anti-Snoring Claims Be Cause for Alarm? [PDF]
- Curious About Cancer Treatments? Talk to Your Doctor First [PDF] [en español]
- Evaluating Diabetes Claims? Be Smart. Be Skeptical. [PDF] [en español]
- Getting the Clear Picture on Lasik Eye Surgery [PDF]
- Home Use Tests for HIV Can Be Inaccurated, FTC Warns [PDF]
- Offers to Treat Biological Threats: What You Need to Know [PDF]
- Pills that Prevent the Common Cold? A Tough Claim to Swallow [PDF] [en español]
- Sun Protective Clothing: Wear It Well [PDF]
- The Eyes Have It - Get Your Prescription [PDF]
- The Truth About Impotence Treatment Claims [PDF]
- Virtual 'Treatments' Can Be Real-World Deceptions [PDF]
Promotional Items
- Be Smart. Be Skeptical. - Bookmark [PDF]
[en español]
Bookmark with seven tips on evaluating diabetes-related products and spotting health fraud. 2.5"x8.5", 2 sided, color.
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- Staying Safe By Reducing Sun Exposure [PDF]
Overexposure to the sun's invisible rays-ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB)-can cause skin damage that ranges from sunburn and rashes to premature wrinkling and skin cancer. Knowing the answers to a few questions may help save your skin.
