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Consumer Issues
The Guilty Way We Pay
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
“Will you be paying with cash or card?” It’s a question that’s been asked of consumers for decades. And despite … Read More→
Consumer Health Issues
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Consumer Issues
Holiday Scam Alert
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
The holiday season is busy enough as is. The last thing you want to be dealing with is scammers trying … Read More→
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Consumer Health Issues
Striving for Equity in Health Care
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Where you live shouldn’t determine how well or how long you live, but it does. The American Heart Association recognizes … Read More→
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Consumer Health Issues
Studying Social Factors in Health Care
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Where you live shouldn’t determine how well or how long you live, but it does. The American Heart Association (AHA)recognizes … Read More→
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Consumer Issues
Watch Out for Fake Health Claims
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
If you’re browsing the Internet and are tempted to buy a particular health product, one of the best ways to … Read More→
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Consumer Issues
Consumer Fraud Scams Are on The Rise
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Newly released Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data shows that consumers reported losing more than $5.8 billion to fraud in 2021, … Read More→
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Consumer Issues
The State of Scam Calls
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
According to the Federal Trade Commission, complaints about imposter robocalls totaled nearly 600,000 in fiscal year 2021, with scammers frequently … Read More→
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Consumer Health Issues
FDA Announces Voluntary Recall of Some Eye-Care Products
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Several eye-care products by products by Altaire Pharmacuticals, sold at Walgreen’s, have been voluntarily recalled because of their potential for … Read More→
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Consumer Health Issues
A Common Additive That Could Harm Your Gut
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Triclosan, an antimicrobial additive contained in thousands of consumer products, causes colon inflammation and exacerbates colon cancer in mice, scientists … Read More→
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Consumer Health Issues
How to Find The Best Primary Care Provider for You
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Selecting the best Primary Care Provider (PCP) for your needs is something people don’t always think about – until they need … Read More→
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Consumer Health Issues
FDA: Beware of Fraudulent Flu Products
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Editor’s note: Here, from the experts at the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a warning about “flu products” aren’t … Read More→
