Popping a daily multivitamin doesn't prevent heart attacks, study finds
Popping a daily multivitamin doesn't prevent heart attacks, study finds Do you think of taking a daily multivitamin as a form of "health insurance"? More evidence suggests that you may be wasting your...
View ArticleSears' Black Friday specials don't seem so special
Sears' Black Friday specials don't seem so special Sears has traditionally been one of the big retailers we follow during the Black Friday holiday-shopping period, but those looking for can't-resist...
View ArticleAdobe Photoshop Touch iPad app is a mixed bag
Adobe Photoshop Touch iPad app is a mixed bag When Apple unveiled the first iPad with a Retina display, Adobe also updated its Photoshop Touch iPad app (Version 1.3 on iOS, $10; also available for...
View ArticleSuzuki bankruptcy and what it means to you
Suzuki bankruptcy and what it means to you Suzuki has announced that its American automotive arm will go through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, making it the latest automaker to withdraw from this...
View ArticleHurricane and nor'easter dramatize role of flood insurance
Hurricane and nor'easter dramatize role of flood insurance The one-two punch of last week's Superstorm Sandy and yesterday's nameless nor'easter is likely to put flood insurance on many East Coast...
View ArticleWhy car tire prices vary
Why car tire prices vary We always publish the prices of the tires we test. But that often leads to a lot of comments from our readers and the manufacturers, mostly asking how we bought tires for so...
View ArticleAnswers to generator questions from our Facebook fans
Answers to generator questions from our Facebook fans The widespread power outages caused by Superstorm Sandy resulted in many homeowners using generators for the first time. Consumer Reports heard...
View ArticleLG recalls 161,000 ranges with faulty temperature controls
LG recalls 161,000 ranges with faulty temperature controls The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced a recall of 161,000 smoothtop electric ranges manufactured by LG Electronics....
View ArticleMaster Forge gas grills recalled due to burn hazards
Master Forge gas grills recalled due to burn hazards Master Forge gas grills, sold exclusively at Lowe's home improvement stores, are being recalled due to concerns over the grill's fuel hose. The...
View ArticleLG recalls 161,000 ranges with faulty temperature controls
LG recalls 161,000 ranges with faulty temperature controls The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced a recall of 161,000 smoothtop electric ranges manufactured by LG Electronics....
View ArticleQuestions of Health - from Consumer Reports
Questions of Health - from Consumer Reports Consumer Reports medical consultants answer subscriber questions about the possibility of drinking too much diet cola, and the reliability of in-store...
View ArticleCompact emergency flat tire sealants are fast-replacing spare tires
Compact emergency flat tire sealants are fast-replacing spare tires Automakers are eliminating spare tires to save space, weight, and cost, instead providing run-flats or just a can of sealant and an...
View ArticleWalmart Black Friday TV deals kick off on Thanksgiving
Walmart Black Friday TV deals kick off on Thanksgiving In what is often seen as a bellwether for holiday sales pricing, Walmart has released its Black Friday ad, and TVs once again feature...
View ArticleMakers of riding mowers tune up new models with car features
Makers of riding mowers tune up new models with car features The lobby at last January's North American International Auto Show featured a Craftsman CTX lawn tractor touting an 8-mile-per-hour ground...
View ArticleTime to start thinking about winter tires
Time to start thinking about winter tires The recent Nor'Easter that packed a one-two punch to Sandy-stricken areas should serve as a call for northern drivers to start shopping for winter tires, or...
View ArticleiPhone, Droid smarter picks than BlackBerry for people with allergies
iPhone, Droid smarter picks than BlackBerry for people with allergies In case BlackBerry users needed another reason to upgrade to a newer smart phone, research released today suggests there could be...
View ArticleJeep Grand Cherokee, Liberty SUVs recalled due to air bag problems
Jeep Grand Cherokee, Liberty SUVs recalled due to air bag problems Nearly 745,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Liberty sport-utility vehicles are being recalled due to an issue with the cars'...
View ArticleMedicare open enrollment: Sandy victims get an extension
Medicare open enrollment: Sandy victims get an extension Medicare beneficiaries whose lives have been upended by Hurricane Sandy will be allowed to sign up for Medicare health and drug plans after the...
View ArticleNew snow blower features show promise in early tests
New snow blower features show promise in early tests This week's early Nor'easter came just as we were testing this season's snow blowers at our Yonkers headquarters in New York. The latest batch...
View ArticleHurricane and nor'easter dramatize role of flood insurance
Hurricane and nor'easter dramatize role of flood insurance The one-two punch of last week's Superstorm Sandy and yesterday's nameless nor'easter is likely to put flood insurance on many East Coast...
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