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Proposed health cuts may limit access further

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:12:10 EDT

Reductions in Medicare, Medicaid spending on the table in budget talks; Doctors, patients weigh impact of potential changes

Hotels look to lure guests with gas promotions

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:11:02 EDT

Find out how you can get big savings on summer travel with incentives from hotels looking to fill rooms

Facts about Europe's E. coli outbreak

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 08:28:17 EDT

Dr. Jennifer Ashton answers questions about the bacterial strain that has now spread to 11 countries

New birth control pills: higher clotting risk?

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:58:26 EDT

Food and Drug Administration investigating some oral contraceptives after studies showed increased risk of blood clots

Recall may force closure of some public pools

Sat, 28 May 2011 12:10:04 EDT

Consumer Product Safety Commission announces recall of drain covers that do not prevent trapping, drowning of swimmers

HPV tests superior to Pap smear: expert

Thu, 19 May 2011 11:06:02 EDT

Dr. Jennifer Ashton: Pap smears still important; DNA-based HPV test should be used along with Pap smear for women over 30

How to fight the good fight against allergies

Fri, 13 May 2011 11:44:36 EDT

Dr. Jennifer Ashton gives plenty of easy ways to ward off pollen this season that don't include medication

Counterfeiting threat looms over drug industry

Wed, 11 May 2011 12:33:15 EDT

Lipitor, Procrit, Viagra most copied drugs; FDA says it's a worldwide problem - especially with online drug sellers

How to stop junk mail - forever

Tue, 10 May 2011 11:51:38 EDT

Consumer Correspondent Susan Koeppen shares websites that help you put a stop to marketing offers clogging up your mailbox

Diet plans ranked: Jenny Craig No. 1

Tue, 10 May 2011 11:25:13 EDT

Consumer Reports: Prepackaged plan tops list; Dr. Jennifer Ashton on how to find the best weight loss program for your life

Why measles found new life in U.S.

Mon, 09 May 2011 11:20:58 EDT

Dr. Jennifer Ashton says illness brought to U.S. from other parts of the world; People who aren't vaccinated are often affected

Study: Sex, nose blowing may boost aneurysm risk

Fri, 06 May 2011 10:36:32 EDT

American Heart Association: everyday activities can cause spikes in blood pressure, may lead to broken blood vessels in brain

Where the most germs lurk in your home

Thu, 05 May 2011 09:42:08 EDT

Susan Koeppen reveals results of a study that found where millions - and perhaps billions - of germs can live in your house

Facebook helps facilitate organ donation

Wed, 04 May 2011 10:35:55 EDT

East Haven, Conn. mayor gives kidney to friend on social network after urgent plea posted on wall

Can sugar be poisonous?

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:14:55 EDT

Debate growing; Dr. Jennifer Ashton weighs in; Sugar Association: Much more research needed on sugar's long-term impact

How travelers can help the Gulf Coast

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:31:22 EDT

Travel Editor Peter Greenberg shares how tourists can help communities affected by the BP oil spill

Vitamins and supplements: What you need to know

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:23:45 EDT

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses vitamins you should definitely take in some situations and how to know if a supplement is safe

Beware bed bugs extermination scams

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:44:05 EDT

Consumer Correspondent Susan Koeppen investigates how scammers can take advantage of people with infestations

Dangerous synthetic drugs gaining popularity

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:10:36 EDT

Fake pot, bath salts can kill or sicken users; legislation introduced to ban chemicals used to make such substances

Recalled used vehicles up for sale

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:16:31 EDT

Such vehicles can be sold legally without fixes; Consumer Correspondent finds many recalled cars on lots across U.S.

Online group buying sites booming

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:47:28 EDT

Millions use subscription services to save; what you need to know to make sure you're getting the best deal

Aspirin may lower pancreatic cancer risk: study

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:59:08 EDT

American Association of Cancer Research finds people who took one aspirin a month lowered risk by 26 percent

Should Americans fear radiation in food?

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:19:39 EDT

Radiation from hampered Japanese plant found in California, Washington milk; Dr. Jennifer Ashton on why you shouldn't worry

Beauty equals happiness, study says

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:51:27 EDT

University of Texas finds prettier people 10 percent happier than most unattractive studied; Also: how to project beauty

Simple tricks to slash your home energy bills

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:20:42 EDT

Consumer Correspondent Susan Koeppen shows where you can save big money in every nook and cranny of your house