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01/04/2012
Losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. If you’re pledging to lose some pounds by joining a gym, Better Business Bureau recommends asking ten questions before signing on the dotted line.
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05/03/2010
In the midst of a tight economy and in the wake of the new national healthcare reform bill, State and Federal regulators are warning about a surge in healthcare-related scams. Better Business Bureau advises consumers to do their research before signing up for insurance coverage because their personal and financial health is on the line.
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10/01/2008
With the cost of healthcare continuing to climb and with consumers now feeling the budget pinch from all sides, some are looking into discount medical cards as a way to save money and ease cost burdens. Discount medical cards may seem like an attractive option for saving money, but Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to do their research and ask the right questions before signing up or they could get ripped off at a time when they can least afford it.
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12/28/2007
Complaints received by Better Business Bureau for fitness clubs have increased more than 90 percent in the last 5 years. And according to a new analysis conducted by BBB, the most common complaints consumers have about fitness clubs focus on two related areas, contract disputes (41.5 percent) and billing issues (31.7 percent). BBB has also seen a rise in complaints about fitness centers that sold memberships, only to go out of business a few weeks later (15.1 percent), leaving disgruntled customers behind trying to recoup their advance payments.
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07/01/2006
Could a simple medical test tell you if you are likely to get a particular disease? Could it evaluate your health risks and even suggest a specific treatment? Could you take this test in the privacy of your home, without a doctor’s prescription or guidance?
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01/14/2005
Perhaps you have seen the infomercials or received offers like these in your e-mail in box. "You can receive the medicines you need without the hassle and expense!" "No Insurance? No Money to pay for expensive medications?" "Let us help you find free medicines!"
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01/10/2005
The prices for prescription drugs are at an all time high and consumers are scrambling to find cheaper alternatives. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns consumers to steer clear of "too good to be true" advertisements for miracle drugs and treatments. These ads which feature exotic potions and pills, special curative diets, or "newly discovered" treatments, contain questionable claims about the effectiveness and safety of these products or services.
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05/13/2004
With the high cost of medicine, a new government program is supposed to help cut prescription costs for seniors and people with disabilities who have no other drug coverage. The Medicare discount drug program will begin in June 2004, allowing seniors to pick and chose from a number of discount drug cards approved by Medicare.
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11/19/2003
In some areas throughout the country, mold in homes has become a growing concern. A small leak or a major flood can trigger an outbreak. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), molds are a natural part of the environment. Molds produce microscopic cells called "spores" which are very tiny and spread easily through the air. When excessive moisture or water accumulates indoors, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or unaddressed.
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11/11/2003
The costs associated with health insurance plans have soared over the past couple of years and so have the number of consumers bilked by insurance scams. Scam operators selling phony insurance policies have collected premiums from enrollees, but failed to pay medical providers. The consumer is often left with huge medical bills and no coverage. Scamsters often target individuals and small-business owners, who can't negotiate better rates with legitimate insurers.
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11/01/2003
The benefits of exercise are well-documented. Unfortunately, that's not always the case with advertising claims for exercise equipment.
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03/25/2003
According to the Better Business Bureaus, weight loss schemes are on the increase. Many weight loss promotions will promise consumers the loss of several pounds in a week or overnight without shunning their favorite foods or having to exercise
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03/05/2003
For thousands of consumers, ordering prescription drugs has gotten a little easier. Like other e-commerce enterprises, online pharmacies have a certain appeal - no waiting in line, you don't have to leave your home to pick up the product and no embarrassing moments. Click your mouse a few times and you're set. But is purchasing prescription medication over the Internet safe? Some health care experts say no!
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05/18/2002
With the rising cost of health care and prescription drugs, consumers are looking to discount plans for relief. Many of these discount plans claim to offer savings on prescriptions drugs, doctor and dental visits, vision care or other medical services. Advertisements - often found on the Internet, through infomercials or in "spam" e-mail - boast that consumers can save up to 30 percent or more on the cost for such services. Generally, the plans indicate there is a network of providers who will discount their charges for plan members.
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09/01/2001
Whether they're looking for a short cut to losing weight or a cure for a serious ailment, consumers may be spending billions of dollars a year on unproven, fraudulently marketed, often useless health-related products, devices and treatments.
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