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  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 2:00 PM EST2012-02-21 19:00:54 GMT
    No doubt you've noticed laundry detergents have been getting more and more concentrated. That saves manufacturers shipping costs because of less packaging. But Consumer Reports says people are plenty
  • Monday, February 20 2012 5:00 AM EST2012-02-20 10:00:57 GMT
    If you'd rather be just about anywhere than a dentist's office, this next report may give you some comfort. A just-published Consumer Reports' survey on oral health shows most people gave their dental
  • Thursday, February 16 2012 12:47 PM EST2012-02-16 17:47:36 GMT
    Arsenic has been found in some foods that use organic brown rice syrup as a sweetener, including infant formula and cereal bars, according to a new study by researchers at Dartmouth College. The majority
  • Tuesday, February 14 2012 1:00 PM EST2012-02-14 18:00:39 GMT
    (1) CLEAN THE KITCHEN SINK Wash your hands before and after handling raw foods such as meat and poultry, or you might spread those germs to everything you touch. The drain, faucet handles, and sponges
  • Monday, February 13 2012 8:45 AM EST2012-02-13 13:45:27 GMT
    Thousands of people recently joined credit unions after the uproar Bank of America created with its new debit-card fee. A public outcry prompted Bank of America to reverse its decision, but other bank
  • Wednesday, February 8 2012 9:07 AM EST2012-02-08 14:07:25 GMT
    Think you don't eat a lot of sugar? Consider this — every day the average American consumes the equivalent of 22 teaspoons of "extra" sugar — sugar that's been added to food and beverages.
  • Monday, February 6 2012 10:19 AM EST2012-02-06 15:19:11 GMT
    It's been a bumpy year for airfares. If you're thinking about taking a trip, maybe you've seen some offers that sound great. Not so fast.
  • Tuesday, January 31 2012 1:54 PM EST2012-01-31 18:54:32 GMT
    Football action heats up this time of year … and where there's football there's often beer. Beer makers spend millions hoping to put their brand front and center. But which ones really score on flavor?
  • Monday, January 30 2012 8:47 AM EST2012-01-30 13:47:42 GMT
    There are lots of sales on TVs right before the Super Bowl, but how do you know if the television that's on sale is going to be a great set in the long run? Consumer Reports' tests can help you find
  • Wednesday, January 25 2012 7:14 AM EST2012-01-25 12:14:32 GMT
    When it comes to cooking, it's a lot easier to get the job done when you have the right tools. And it can be downright disappointing when something doesn't work. Consumer Reports has put together a
  • Friday, January 20 2012 10:31 AM EST2012-01-20 15:31:10 GMT
    Regular incandescent 100-watt light bulbs are the first to be phased out under new government regulations. Starting January 1st...no more are being imported or produced. Consumer Reports just finished
  • Friday, January 20 2012 10:25 AM EST2012-01-20 15:25:38 GMT
    When you think of pocket camcorders, Flip is still the biggest name. But it's been discontinued. Consumer Reports just tested more than a dozen newer ones — many that could make a great gift. Zach
  • Tuesday, January 17 2012 11:00 PM EST2012-01-18 04:00:56 GMT
    Sales of portable GPS units have fallen, but plenty of people are downloading navigation apps to get where they're going. Consumer Reports tests some of the latest GPS apps for your smart phone.
  • Tuesday, January 10 2012 11:01 PM EST2012-01-11 04:01:02 GMT
    Starting a diet is relatively easy. The hard part is sticking to it. Consumer Reports just polled more than three thousand of its subscribers on losing weight to see just what they're doing to stay
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