HealthDrugs & Dietary Supplements
Microsites
- We Don't Serve Teens
Provides parents and others with tools and information to reduce teen drinking and related harm.
- Who Cares: Sources of Information About Health Care Products and Services
Helps older consumers and their family, caregivers, and friends find reliable sources of information on a variety of health topics important to them.
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.
- Generic Drugs: Saving Money at the Pharmacy
[PDF]
Explains what consumers need to know about generic drugs and the law, including the difference between generic and name-brand drugs. 8.5"x11", 2 pages.
- Miracle Health Claims: Add a Dose of Skepticism
[PDF] [en español]
Provides specific information about the efficacy and safety of popular products; offers tips on spotting and avoiding health fraud. 6"x9", 16 pages, color.
- Test Your Supplement Savvy
[PDF]
A short quiz to find out how much you know about using dietary supplements safely. 8.5"x11", 4 pages.
- Who Cares: Sources of Information About Health Care Products and Services [PDF]
[en español]
Helps older consumers and their family, caregivers, and friends find reliable sources of information on a variety of health topics important to them. 8.5"x11", 28 pages, color.
- Your Health Online [PDF] [en español]
Explains how to be smart and safe when dealing with health information and health care products online. Also offers specific advice for buying prescription drugs online. 8.5”x11”, 4 pages.
Consumer Alerts
- Curious About Cancer Treatments? Talk to Your Doctor First [PDF] [en español]
- Evaluating Diabetes Claims? Be Smart. Be Skeptical.[PDF] [en español]
- HGH Pills and Sprays: Human Growth Hype? [PDF]
- Lotions and Potions: The Bottom Line About Multilevel Marketing Plans [PDF]
- Medical Discount Plans: They're Not Health Insurance [PDF] [en español]
- Medicare Part D Solicitations: Words to the Wise About Fraud [PDF]
- No Need to Pay for Information on Free (or Low-Cost) Prescription Drugs [PDF] [en español]
- Pills that Prevent the Common Cold? A Tough Claim to Swallow [PDF] [en español]
Promotional Items
- Amazing Claims - Bookmark
[PDF]
[en español]
Promotional item. The facts about effective weight loss. 2.5"x9", 2-sided, color.
- 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.
Articles You can reprint these articles in your newsletter, magazine or website.
- Legal Drinking Age Protects Kids [PDF]
Promotes the national Don't Serve Teens campaign. Offers practical tips to help stop teenage drinking.
