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Paying for medications can be a struggle. So for some seniors and people with disabilities, the prospect of money back in their pockets might be welcome news. Continue reading →

Taking a dietary supplement — including vitamins, minerals, herbs, and probiotics — might seem like an easy way to do something healthy. But, before you grab just any supplement off the shelf, it’s important to know a few things: Continue reading →

It’s some pitch — lose lots of weight quickly with products you can try for free. Even better — the products seem to be endorsed by trusted news sites, and satisfied “reporters” attest to all the unwanted pounds they’ve dropped. … Continue reading →

Businesses that sell cosmetic lenses without getting your contact lens prescription or verifying it with your eye care provider are breaking the law. In fact, the FTC recently settled with three internet marketers that allegedly sold “circle” contact lenses without prescriptions. Continue reading →

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has great advice on how to secure furniture and appliances so they don’t become dangerous to young explorers. Continue reading →

While the benefits of exercise are well documented, that’s not always the case with advertising claims for work-out gear and exercise equipment. Continue reading →

You use apps, or mobile applications, to order dinner, organize your to-dos, check the forecast, and relax with a quick game. Could an app that treats your acne be the next step? Continue reading →

For many, paying for prescription drugs can be challenging – even if you have insurance that covers part of the costs…If you’re thinking about switching to a generic drug, check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if this is an option for you. Continue reading →

The FDA is establishing regulations, effective next summer, to set standards for testing the effectiveness of sunscreen products and require labeling that accurately reflects those test results. There will be a standard test for over-the-counter sunscreen products that will determine which products are allowed to be labeled as “Broad Spectrum.” Continue reading →

What’s the big deal about prescriptions for cosmetic contacts? If your lenses don’t fit correctly, or if you don’t use and care for them properly, you can run into problems like conjunctivitis (pink eye), scratches and sores on your cornea, or even blindness. Continue reading →

Summer brings out barbecue grills—and bacteria, which multiply in food faster in warm weather and can cause foodborne illness (also known as food poisoning). Here are a few simple guidelines:

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Imagine spending your Fourth of July in the ER, most likely with a child with a burn or a severe cut. We’re guessing that’s not in your plans. You have much better ways to spend your time – swimming and barbecuing (safely, of course!) or watching your local, professional fireworks show. If you do decide to buy legal fireworks, be sure to take the following safety steps: Continue reading →

Recent news reports about possible links between cell phone use and brain cancer may have you looking for ways to limit your exposure to the electromagnetic emissions from your phone. Scammers, on the other hand, are looking for ways to make a quick buck, promoting shields as possible protection against the radio waves the phones emit. Continue reading →

Many Americans are wondering whether they need potassium iodide (also called “KI) because of the nuclear incident in Japan. There’s no public health reason to take KI now and public health experts do not expect any public health concerns in America as a result of the events in Japan. Continue reading →

Hang on to your wallets, folks. Websites imitating those of reputable news organizations are luring millions of people. The “reporters” on these sites supposedly have done independent evaluations of acai berry supplements, and claim that using the products will result in major weight loss in a short time without diet or exercise. Continue reading →

Savvy consumers want to understand the products they purchase and how to care for them.  The FTC helps consumers accomplish this by enforcing laws that ensure businesses accurately label the contents of certain clothing, accessories and other household goods. Some … Continue reading →

Trying something out for free? It sounds great, but there may be a catch — free trials aren’t always free.You may end up on the hook for lots more products and find it tough to cancel. Continue reading →

Bed bugs are coming out of the woodwork – followed closely by opportunists peddling iffy products promising an easy answer to infestation. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports an increase in the number of companies making unrealistic claims about their ability to control or eradicate the pests. To avoid being sucked dry financially – and possibly making the problem worse – the FTC urges caution when shopping for products and services related to bed bug infestations Continue reading →

Have a health issue you’re concerned about? Or a health-related product you’re curious about? Odds are you’ve gone online to learn more.

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When money’s tight, the possibility of cheaper health insurance may be hard to resist, especially if you’re uninsured.

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