December 12, 2011

The FDA and the Federal Trade Commission are taking action against several companies selling over-the-counter HCG products that falsely and illegally claim to promote weight loss. The products including oral drops, pellets, and sprays are promoted for use along with a strict diet as low as 500 calories a day. No form of HCG has been approved for weight loss. Source Link
When it comes to wearing braces, there’s a new way to shake things up and cut the time it takes to get that straighter smile. Regulators have approved a vibrating mouthpiece that when used for 20 minutes a day speeds up the realignment of teeth and can cut in half the time that braces must be worn. The AcceleDent device should be available in the U.S. in January. Source Link
It’s the opposite of the dozen classic gifts -- the “12 Scams of Christmas” warns about the leading online frauds this holiday season. The list from anti-virus maker McAfee includes malicious mobile applications like free wallpaper apps that can troll for user data in your phone, and phony Facebook promotions and contests designed to get your personal information. Source Link