When you go to the drugstore, do you ever wonder what the difference is between his and her products? Consumer Reports says one big difference may be price.
A good bottle of wine can really complement a holiday feast, whether you're preparing it or going to someone else's home. Consumer Reports has some to recommend that are pleasing to your palate and pocketbook-and can save you time during the harried holidays.
Seven-billion pounds of the chemical Bisphenol A, or BPA, are produced every year and used in all sorts of products-Including clear plastic bottles and food-can liners.
Herbs and spices add variety and flavor to foods. But the small jars can cost plenty-in some cases the equivalent of more than one hundred dollars a pound.
Heartburn. It used to be, the treatment was to avoid spicy foods and pop a lot of antacids. That was before drug companies discovered that a little indigestion could mean big money.
Some of the healthy-sounding claims on the front of food packages are now under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA is concerned that they may be misleading shoppers.
Prices on Blu-Ray players are coming down, and more and more Blu-ray movies are now available, so you may be thinking of getting a player-or giving one.
Last year, a whopping 219-billion dollars worth of products were returned. Consumer Reports ShopSmart says in order not to get burned later put return policies on your radar now.
Good showerheads can really make the difference. They can be easy to install, but figuring out which to buy is tough. Consumer Reports puts them to the test.
In our time-stressed world, products that promise to save time and effort can be big sellers. Consumer Reports tests three "make-your-life-easier products" to see if they really can save you time and effort.