Claims that Skincare Products Targeted Users’ Genes Were Misleading, FTC Says Cosmetics company L’Oréal USA, Inc. has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges of deceptive advertising about its Lancôme Génifique and L’Oréal Paris Youth…
Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order settling charges that the home security company ADT LLC misrepresented that paid endorsements from safety and technology experts who appeared…
Carson Luke, a young boy with autism, shattered bones in his hand and foot after educators grabbed him and tried to shut him into a “scream room.” Kids across the country risked similar harm at…
By: Karen Weintraub What if an aspirin a day could keep cancer away? A growing body of scientific research suggests that aspirin can prevent some cancers of the digestive system, and maybe even breast and…
By: Peggy McCarthy U. S. Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro today introduced legislation to guarantee that contaminated meat, poultry and egg products are taken off the market. The 3rd District Democrat said that the U. S….
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is ordering GE Capital Retail Bank (GE Capital), now known as Synchrony Bank, to provide an estimated $225 million in relief to consumers harmed by illegal and discriminatory credit…
By: Peggy McCarthy Connecticut hospitals will be required to ask all patients if they are veterans, under a new state law that takes effect Oct. 1. The law is part of a nationwide effort conceived…
By: C-HIT Staff Five nursing homes were fined by the state Department of Public Health for lapses in care that resulted in harm to residents. An inspection at Paradigm Healthcare Center of West Haven resulted…
As the focus on reducing fatty food has increased in the U.S. the number of people suffering from obesity and diabetes has increased. Several recent news stories – based on the latest research – suggests…
By: Rochelle Sharpe A simple blood test is transforming the world of prenatal screening, offering women a risk-free way to learn about fetal abnormalities early in pregnancy. Already, the new test has drastically reduced the…
By: Kate Farrish A Stamford convalescent home has been fined $2,000 by the state Department of Public Health for numerous violations, including a failure to protect residents and staff members from a knife-wielding resident. Long…
By: Kate Farrish Eight Connecticut nursing homes have been fined by the state Department of Public Health for incidents involving lapses in care, including a failure to call 911 when a resident was dying and…
Many of us have gone through several computers during our lifetimes. Disposing them without first COMPLETELY erasing files is critical for protecting sensitive information. By simply deleting a file it doesn’t guarantee protection as thieves…
By: Peggy McCarthy An Army veteran deported to Italy nearly years two ago is attempting to return to his Connecticut family by seeking a pardon for drug and larceny convictions and a humanitarian parole that…
By: Lisa Chedekel As the state works to improve its mental health system, new federal data shows that hospitals in Connecticut restrain psychiatric patients at more than double the average national rate, with elderly patients…
A national subprime auto lender will pay more than $5.5 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company used illegal tactics to service and collect consumers’ loans, including collecting money consumers did not…
Company Settles FTC Charges that Head Lice Prevention Claims Were Deceptive Personal Care Company Lornamead, Inc. to Pay $500,000 The Federal Trade Commission has charged personal care company Lornamead, Inc. with deceiving consumers with exaggerated…
Consumer Reports says that when it comes to sunscreens only two products tested – BullFrog WaterAmor Sport InstaCool SPF 50+ and Coppertone Sensitive Skin SPF 50 – provided the SPF promised on the label. The…
By: Kate Farrish The state Medical Examining Board on Tuesday fined a Norwich doctor $5,000 for mishandling the care of his diabetes patients and fined a Bridgeport doctor $5,000 for improperly documenting prescriptions. The board…
By: Kate Farrish The Connecticut Medical Examining Board on Tuesday fined a Norwich doctor $5,000 for mishandling the care of his diabetes patients and fined a Bridgeport doctor $5,000 for improperly documenting prescriptions. The board…