How to prevent burns in the kitchen
This morning when I was cooking cream of rice cereal, the mixture bubbled up and splashed on my finger, […]
Government
Do chemicals and radiation cause breast cancer?
Growing up on apple farms after World War II where pesticides were sprayed liberally on everything, I began to wonder
Federal agency’s effort to revamp the nation’s chemical management program laudable, but doesn’t go far enough
With cancer rates skyrocketing and continual questions about how chemicals affect the health of consumers, the Obama Administration has announced
Recall of the Week: Paula Deen cast iron cookware
About 51,000 Paula Deen® hammered cast iron pans and griddles are being recalled, reports the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Cities where you’re most and least likely to find a job
Are you having difficulty finding a job in your city? Indeed, a job search Web site, offers this ranking
Do you remember kindergarten?
My twin grandchildren Cecilia and Rafa, age 5, started kindergarten a few weeks ago. The school day for them begins
Banks working hard to kill badly needed consumer financial protection agency
President Barack Obama is proposing that Congress establish a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency to regulate consumer financial products such as credit
Are you still taking Celebrex?
If you're still taking Celebrex – a drug often prescribed for arthritis, menstrual cramps, and acute pain – Consumer Reports thinks
Recall of the Week: Trudeau garlic duo slicers
About 22,000 Trudeau garlic duo slicers manufactured by the Trudeau Corporation, of Canada, are being recalled. The garlic