FDA Warning: Avoid health fraud rip-offs
Photographer: WFTS
Posted: 03/05/2013
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By: Michelle Lowry
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Trying to get a big cure in one little pill can do more than waste your money according to the Food and Drug Administration.
It can cause injury or even death.
Talking to your own doctor is the right first step to take. The FDA also wants to let people know how to spot potentially fraudulent offers.
Officials say the most common come-ons are aimed at people looking for products for quick weight loss, sexual performance, memory loss or serious diseases like cancer or Alzheimer's.
RELATED LINK - Information from the FDA including tip-offs to help you identify rip-offs found here http://1.usa.gov/13CTtPg
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