Memorial Day 2012: Let’s work for peace as we remember the wars of the past
By Rita R. Robison In remembering the service men and women who have fought in wars, President Barack Obama issued […]
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Recall of the Week: Crib and play yards tents due to strangulation and entrapment hazard
A voluntary recall to provide refunds to consumers who own crib and play yard tents made by Tots in Mind
Watch out for Memorial Day schemes that target members of the military and their families and supporters
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But, it’s
CDC advises all baby boomers be tested for hepatitis C
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is issuing draft guidelines proposing that all U.S.
Most states don’t protect patients from substandard physicians, citizens’ group study shows
Most states, including one of the largest – Florida – aren’t living up to their obligations to protect consumers from doctors
Recall of the Week: Kennedy International folding step stools due to fall hazard
By Rita R. Robison 13-inch folding step stools Kennedy International is recalling about 1.6 million folding step stools in the
Baby boomers need to be aware of possible hearing loss as they get older and the importance of getting a hearing test
By Rita R. Robison Hearing loss affects nine million older adults in the United States today. It's one of
FTC charges company put more than $70 billion in bogus phone charges on consumers’ bills
By Rita R. Robison The Federal Trade Commission is charging that the nation's largest third-party billing company placed more than
Recall of the Week: Banzai in-ground pool water slides sold by Wal-Mart and Toys R Us due to death, serious neck injuries
By Rita R. Robison Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Toys R Us Inc. are recalling of about 21,000 inflatable Banzai in-ground