Health claims


Why is the TGA supporting pseudoscience?

Despite many products — from a “penile rigidity device” to fat and cellute reduction machines — having TGA’s approvals, there is no evidence to support any of their claims, writes Loretta Marron, a former Australian Sceptic of the Year.

How health claims for foods can be unhealthy

Nestle’s attempt to flog chocolate as a health food is a reminder of the need for scepticism when foods are being marketed on the basis of health claims, writes Melissa Sweet.