Hot dogs need warning labels
When I began writing about consumer issues in the mid-1970s, one of the first articles I wrote was on studies […]
Health
Were you reassured by President Obama’s press conference today on health care?
Health care reform is crucial to baby boomer consumers. Baby boomers are one of the top groups that are having
Unlocking The Power of Your Money Recall of the Week: Nature & Health Co. male enhancement products
Opteron 1 Inc., doing business as Nature & Health Co., is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the company's six
Are state medical boards underdisciplining doctors?
Most states aren’t living up to their obligations to protect consumers from doctors who are practicing medicine in a substandard
Food companies use sugar, fat to get people to eat more
From an early age Americans learn to love sugar. I know. I’m one of many people who have a “sweet
Tattoos and baby boomers: What are the risks?
Tattoos don’t appeal to me. I won’t be getting one anytime soon. So I was surprised to learn that more
How to have a healthy Fourth of July barbecue
When I go to a barbecue on July Fourth, I love to load my plate with all the traditional foods
Blueberries, raspberries, other berries enhance health
I love raspberries. It’s great to be able to go out to my raspberry patch this time of year and
What do gay baby boomers need as they grow older?
June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. In a proclamation, President Obama said that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and