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FTC, New York State Charge the Marketers of Prevagen With Making Deceptive Memory, Cognitive Improvement Claims
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 09 January 2017 09 January 2017
Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission and New York State Attorney General have charged the marketers of the dietary supplement Prevagen with making false and unsubstantiated claims that the product improves memory, provides cognitive benefits, and is “clinically shown” to work.
More power to you
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- Written by John Grimaldi John Grimaldi
- Published: 05 January 2017 05 January 2017
Yuma, Arizona - It seems that our children can stay glued to their cell phones for as long as the battery holds out. It can be a relief when their phones run out of power, says the Association of Mature American Citizens.
NIST Research Enables Enhanced DNA “Fingerprints”
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- Written by Rich Press Rich Press
- Published: 28 December 2016 28 December 2016
Washington, DC - As the new year approaches, forensic labs across the country are gearing up for a big change in the way they generate DNA profiles, the genetic fingerprints so useful in solving crimes and identifying the remains of missing persons. Forensic experts produce DNA profiles by extracting genetic material from blood or other biological evidence and analyzing sites in the DNA called markers.
Haiti National Day
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 01 January 2017 01 January 2017
Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate Haiti and its citizens on this day of national celebration as Haiti marks the 213th anniversary of its independence.
Plan Now to Get Full Benefit of Saver’s Credit; Tax Credit Helps Low- and Moderate-Income Workers Save for Retirement
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- Written by IRS IRS
- Published: 25 December 2016 25 December 2016
Washington, DC - As the tax filing season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service reminds low- and moderate-income workers that they can take steps now to save for retirement and earn a special tax credit in 2016 and years ahead.