Federal Trade Commission

Health: Devices, Procedures, and Treatments

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'Miracle' Health Claims: Add a Dose of Skepticism Provides specific information about the efficacy and safety of popular products; offers tips on spotting and avoiding health fraud. 6"x9", 16 pages, color.	view size: 341 Kb
Basik Lasik: Tips on Lasik Eye Surgery 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", 6 pages.	view size: 829 Kb
CURE-ious Bookmark Bookmark with tips to recognize the telltale signs of cancer treatment scams and questions to ask your doctor about products sold online that claim to cure or treat cancer. 8.5"x2.5", 2 sided, color.	view size: 508 Kb
Sound Advice on Hearing Aids 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.	view size: 81 Kb
Sunscreens and Sun-Protective Clothing 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.	view size: 300 Kb
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. 8.5"x11", 28 pages, color.	view size: 3 Mb