In safety survey, Consumer Reports finds too many hospitals pose risk to patients
More than half of the hospitals rated by Consumer Reports in a first-time safety report received a score below 50 […]
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Take steps to avoid food poisoning during July Fourth celebrations
By Rita R. Robison When celebrating this Fourth of July, take steps to avoid food poisoning. Warm temperatures encourage the
In the 30 days surrounding July 4th holiday, hundreds of injuries occur
By Rita R. Robison Every year when fireworks are brought out to celebrate the Fourth of July, I get nervous.
It’s time to regulate advertising of high-sugar ‘food’ to kids
Photo: Evan-Amos By Rita R. Robison Many times, I’ve written about the need to regulate fat, salt, and sugar in
Consumers urged to buy fruits and vegetables with least amount of pesticide residue
Pesticide residues are widespread on conventional crops, the Environmental Working Group found in analyzing reports by federal agencies. The most
Recall of the Week: More gel packs recalled by California Innovations due to ingestion hazard
By Rita R. Robison About 880,000 ice/hot and ice gel packs are being recalled by California Innovations. About 248,000 units
A good price on push pins but computer glasses that don’t work are this week’s best and worse consumer experiences
By Rita R. Robison I was able to get a bargain on a small item, pushpins. However, satisfaction with a
Summer’s here: It’s time to review safety steps for pools and spas to keep children safe
By Rita R. Robison Drownings are the leading cause of injury death for children ages 1 to 4, according to
Federal initiative to reduce asthma rates in minority and poor children laudable, but more specifics needed on pollution reduction requirements
Today, U.S. federal agencies unveiled a plan, called “The Coordinated Federal Action Plan to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Asthma Disparities,”