Julia Calderone
Consumer Reports
New York, NY, United States
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What 100 Calories of Easter Candy Looks Like
Tempted to go overboard on Easter candy? Consumer Reports helps you limit portions to 100 calories with this handy guide. → Read More
What 100 Calories of Super Bowl Food Looks Like
The calories can add up fast when you're snacking on Super Bowl food. Use Consumer Reports' visual guide to eat healthier on game day. → Read More
Is It Too Soon to Get the Flu Vaccine?
Retailers are offering the flu vaccine months before flu season starts. Consumer Reports tells you whether you should get vaccinated. → Read More
What to Do When It's Too Hot to Sleep
Summer is here, and sometimes it feels almost too hot to sleep at night. Consumer Reports has six tips for a sounder snooze when it's warm out. → Read More
How to Spot Heat Stroke in Dogs
Heat stroke symptoms in dogs may not be obvious and can come on seemingly suddenly. Consumer Reports explains how to spot the signs and keep your pup safe. → Read More
The Truth About 'Reef Safe' Sunscreen
Think a reef safe sunscreen is a good environmental bet? Consumer Reports explains why you can't trust that label, and how to keep yourself—and the ocean—safe. → Read More
Is There Such a Thing as Healthy Ice Cream?
Some brands market themselves as healthy ice cream, but are they really? Consumer Reports put them to the test. → Read More
What You Need to Know About Salmonella in Melon
Consumer Reports' food safety experts answer your questions about the outbreak of salmonella in melon. → Read More
How to Keep Pounds Off When Dining Out
Self-control is just a small part of the equation. Consumer Reports digs into the science of what makes you overindulge when dining out. → Read More
What 100 Calories of Easter Candy Looks Like
Tempted to go overboard on Easter candy? Consumer Reports helps you limit portions to 100 calories with this handy guide. → Read More
Guinness cans hide a weird plastic ball — here's how it works and why it makes your beer extra delicious
If you crack open a can of Guinness draught on St. Patrick's Day, appreciate the feat of food science engineering hiding inside your beer. → Read More
Should You Feed Your Pet Raw Food?
The raw food diet for pets has been increasing in popularity, but is it safe? Consumer Reports explains what you need to know about this trend. → Read More
Should You Feed Your Pet Raw Food?
The raw food diet for pets has been increasing in popularity, but is it safe? Consumer Reports explains what you need to know about this trend. → Read More
Can Yelp Help You Avoid Food Poisoning?
Public health officials are harnessing the power of websites like Yelp to help them spot foodborne illness outbreaks. Consumer Reports details what it means for you. → Read More
Bigger Wineglasses May Lead to More Drinking
A recent study found that wineglasses in the U.K. are getting larger, potentially causing an increase in drinking. Consumer Reports details the findings, and what it means for imbibing in the U.S. → Read More
Hearing Loss in Teens: What You Must Know
A new study has found that rates of hearing loss among teens in the U.S. are not increasing, as previously thought. Consumer Reports details the findings, and offers tips for protecting young ears. → Read More
How caffeine is stripped from coffee—and what that means for your health
Decaf coffee itself is safe to consume — the bigger question is whether you need to drink it or not. → Read More
Spicy Foods Could Help You Cut Down on Salt
Love spicy foods? Consumer Reports dishes on new research that shows that they may be good for your heart. → Read More
The evidence is mounting against diet sodas
Diet sodas have been linked to heart disease, diabetes, weight gain, and depression. → Read More
Rice-Based Infant Cereals Contain More Mercury Than Other Types, New Study Finds
A new study has found that rice-based infant cereals contain higher levels of mercury than cereal from other grains. Consumer Reports parses the findings. → Read More