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Smart Rx: Drugs that work and won't break the bank

AP News 17 days ago

Taking an older drug instead of a new blockbuster can help you save money and stay safe Last year pharmaceutical companies spent more than $4 billion urging patients like you to "ask your doctor" about their drugs. But if you want a ...

Tests Find Wide Range Of BPA In Canned Soups, Juice And More

consumeraffairs.com 18 days ago

Highest levels detected in some samples of green beans and soups The latest tests of canned foods, including soups, juice, tuna, and green beans, have found that almost all of the 19 name-brand foods tested contain measurable levels of Bisphenol A, or ...

Ford rises, Chrysler falters in quality survey

Reuters US Online Report Domestic News 25 days ago

DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co has made the most progress in improving vehicle quality among major automakers, while Chrysler ranks at the bottom of the industry for reliability, according to an annual Consumer Reports survey released on Tuesday. Asian automakers dominated ...

Asians top auto reliability; Ford cars score well

AP News 25 days ago

Consumer Reports says Asian cars and trucks dominate in reliability but some Fords score well Asian automakers are still building the most reliable cars and trucks, with eight of the top 10 brands from Japanese and Korean companies, according to an annual ...

Consumer Reports' reliability rankings by brand

AP News 25 days ago

Consumer Reports' predicted reliability rankings by auto brand Consumer Reports issued predicted reliability rankings for 2010 vehicles on Tuesday. This shows how each of 33 brands ranked. 1. Scion 2. Honda 3. Toyota 4. Infiniti 5. Acura 6. Mitsubishi 7. Lexus 8. ...

Ford rises, Chrysler falters in key quality survey

Reuters US Online Report Business News 25 days ago

DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co has made the most progress in improving vehicle quality among major automakers, while Chrysler ranks at the bottom of the industry for reliability, according to an annual Consumer Reports survey released on Tuesday. Asian automakers dominated ...

Credit Card Holders Angrily Abandon Their Cards

consumeraffairs.com 46 days ago

Nearly half of consumers are using credit less Credit card holders are angry. More than one-third (32%) have paid off and closed a card since January 2008, and half of those that canceled did so in direct response to the actions of ...

Majority of U.S. parents wary of H1N1 vaccine: poll

Reuters US Online Report Health News 52 days ago

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nearly two-thirds of U.S. parents say they will hold off having their children vaccinated against the H1N1 swine flu or will not get them immunized at all, according to a survey released on Wednesday. The findings, published by Consumer ...

Consumers Union Opposes USDA Proposal On Salad Safety

consumeraffairs.com 54 days ago

Group urges Congress to pass FDA food safety program Consumers Union is voicing opposition to a proposed national USDA Leafy Green Marketing Agreement, claiming the pact will fail to adequately improve the safety of raw spinach and other salad ingredients. "We urgently ...

Credit Card Woes Depress Consumer Sentiments

consumeraffairs.com 74 days ago

Consumer Reports Index finds some interest in home, car shopping Americans feel far worse about their financial situation than they have in the past seven months and continue to be pounded by financial woes driven by increased credit card, healthcare and personal ...

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