‘Food Inc.,’ the movie, offers 10 startling details on the American food system
When I was finally able to watch “Food Inc.,” the Academy Award-nominated documentary, I expected to see images of animals […]
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How many baby boomers were winners at 2010 Academy Awards?
It looks like baby boomers did better this year in garnering Academy Awards. Last year, among the winners I could
Group thinks Brokaw TV special lacking in information about baby boomer Latinos
Just after I wrote about an upcoming TV special on CNBC about baby boomers, “Tom Brokaw Reports: Baby Boomer$,” I
Consumer group asks health agency to drop Coke as heart-health partner
Like I’ve said for years, soft drinks aren’t good for you. The Center for Science in the Public Interest is
Do household cleaners contain ingredients linked to asthma, nerve damage, and other health effects?
Manufacturers of household cleaners often don’t label products so consumers know what’s in them. But an overlooked law that authorizes
New credit card law will save consumers billions a year
The Credit CARD Act of 2009, which went into effect Feb. 22, will save American consumers billions of dollars by
What were your best and worst consumer experiences this week?
Which consumer happenings cheered you recently and which ones made you want to scream or weep? Here are my best
Watch out for scammers who target jobless consumers
It’s hard to believe someone would steal money from a person looking for a job. But unfortunately, no matter how
Could we really be getting health care reform soon?
House and Senate Democratic leaders are edging towards reaching a deal on a health care reform package to take to