Warnings on the cancer risks of drinking alcohol need to be included on the label, U.S. surgeon general advises
About five years ago, I received a news release in my email that said alcohol is a carcinogen and half […]
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New federal rule bans ‘junk fees’ on live event tickets and hotels
Have you ever booked a hotel room for $300 then found at checkout that you owe $40 extra for some
Two solvents linked to cancer found in dry cleaning, lubricants, and glues banned by EPA
Photo: Simon Law The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday banned all uses of the solvent trichloroethylene, or TCE, a
CFPB proposes new rule blocking data brokers from selling Americans’ sensitive personal information
Like most people, I worry about unscrupulous people getting my personal information and using it in harmful ways. Hopefully, a
Help save lemurs with a Giving Tuesday donation
Photo: Courtesy of Wildlife Madagascar My niece Debra Erickson is embarking on a fantastic, challenging project. Debra’s founded a group
What to do about ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water, as tests show millions more are exposed
More than 11 million additional people have the toxic “forever chemicals,” per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals known as PFAS, in their
Trouble in toyland: Loopholes in regulations put children in danger, consumer group says
In an NPR interview, a woman who voted for Donald Trump said she was very happy that the country is
Consumer financial stress likely to continue into 2025
The recent surge in consumer financial distress is likely to continue into 2025. Information from the Federal Reserve Bank of
Watch out for the 10 most dangerous toys of 2024, toy safety group says
Parents need to guard against potential hazards associated with some toys currently on the market, including toy guns that may