Baby boomers: Worried about cancer and Alzheimer’s? Obesity may be a bigger problem
Baby boomers are the most obese generation, and although their top two fears are cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, perhaps they […]
Health
Long-awaited, tougher crib standards finally adopted
Yesterday, new crib standards went into effect that will help protect children from injuries and death. All importers, distributors, manufacturers,
American Girl Crafts Pearly Beads & Ribbon Bracelets kits are being recalled due to violation of lead paint standard
Distributor EKSuccess Brands, a division of Wilton Brands Inc., is recalling about 75,000 American Girl Crafts Pearly Beads & Ribbon
How to eat healthier
Recently, I enjoyed reading food journalist Michael Pollan’s book, “Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual.” Pollan did research to help consumers
What’s a gluten-free diet?
Recently, when I went to see my doctor, he suggested I try a gluten-free diet. He said to monitor some
Damage from high heels even worse for baby boomer women’s feet
By Rita R. Robison Neal Blitz, M.D., foot surgeon, asks the question "Are high heels really bad for your feet?"
What were your best and worst consumer experiences this week?
By Rita R. Robison Which consumer happenings cheered you this week and which ones made you want to scream
Only a few sunscreens protect consumers from harmful rays, survey shows
Consumers can trust only 20 percent of the more than 1,700 sunscreens assessed for the 2011 summer season, according to
Consumer group asks FDA to pull Alzheimer’s drug from market
By Rita R. Robison A drug used to treat moderate or severe cases of Alzheimer’s disease should be removed from