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Why Are Food Additives In Food?

Do you know those ingredients that seem like they came right out of a science book? They’re the ones that are hard to pronounce and usually not familiar looking. More than likely, the questionable ingredient you’re trying to read is a food additive. Originally Published on https://news.wakeupandreadthelabels.com/

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Great Depression Holds Lesson for Our Time

Photograph by Lewis Hines, West Virginia 1937. The Great Depression, sparked by a devastating collapse in stocks followed by 25 percent unemployment, remains the deepest recession in U.S. history. A new study laying out the long-term negative impacts to Americans born during that time might be consequential for today’s youngest citizens –  teenagers born during […]

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Congress passes STURDY Act to prevent furniture tip-over deaths

Another issue that should have been adequately addressed decades ago was also included in the congressional end-of-year spending bill. Starting in mid-2023, all new dressers and other clothing storage furniture in the United States will have to meet strong stability requirements before going to market. Tip-overs of unstable dressers have taken the lives of hundreds […]

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Weak cosmetics laws updated, finally, but problems remain

Of the many consumer laws I’ve reported on over the years, weak laws on personal care products such as cosmetics are among the most frustrating. The United States has lagged behind the rest of the world in regulating the contaminants and ingredients in personal care products. More than 80 other countries have taken action to protect […]

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Top consumer and personal finance stories of 2022

It’s time for my annual article on the top consumer and personal finance articles of the year. As usual, there aren’t many reporters covering this important topic. However, in addition to the best news, health, political, and science stories of the year, there’s a new category: the top climate change stories. Of course, climate change […]

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Medicare Advantage plans: Beware of the hype

I missed writing about Medicare Advantage plans during open enrollment from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 when you can join, switch, or drop a plan. I always know when it occurs: my mail box and email are flooded with ads and TV and social media, too. I also get phone calls about the plans. The […]

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35 Health and Wellness Tips For Baby Boomers

Baby boomers are individuals who were born between 1946 and 1964, and they are currently aging into their retirement years. As baby boomers age, they may experience a variety of health and wellness issues, including: It’s important for baby boomers to prioritize their health and wellness as they age by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including […]

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Samsung Recalls More Than 663,000 Washing Machines Due To Fire Risks &Raquo; 6A00E550081576883402Af1C960375200D Pi

Samsung recalls more than 663,000 washing machines due to fire risks

The largest recall from last week is Samsung top-load washing machines, with about 663,500 being recalled. The washing machines can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire risk. It’s another good example of why it’s important to keep up on recalls. Samsung has received 51 reports of smoking, melting, overheating, or fire involving the washers, 10 […]

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