Lauren F. Friedman
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We Tested 5 Electric Bikes. Here's What We Found.
As this quick, eco-friendly way of getting around is becoming more and more popular across the U.S., Consumer Reports explains what you should know about electric bikes. → Read More
Calorie Counts on Menus Lead to Healthier Choices, Research Shows
Do calorie counts on restaurant menus actually help people eat less? Consumer Reports explains the latest research. → Read More
How to Save Money at the Dentist
Going to the dentist can cost a fortune. Consumer Reports explains how to save money on dental care. → Read More
Stop Routinely Using Antibiotics in Animals Raised for Food, WHO Says
The World Health Organization says farms should end the routine use of antibiotics in animals raised for food. Consumer Reports explains how this could decrease the risk of superbugs. → Read More
25 horrible things that happen if you don't get enough sleep
In our 24/7 culture, sleep loss is a major problem. Back in 1942, we averaged almost 8 hours of sleep a night — now that's down to 6.8. (Seven to 9 hours per night are what's generally recommended.) Almost 40% of Americans get less than 7 hours of sleep a night, a recent Gallup poll found, and an estimated 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder. Everyone knows that it's important to get… → Read More
Lifestyle Changes Could Cut Dementia Cases, New Study Says
A third of dementia cases may be preventable. Consumer Reports explains how to keep your brain healthy. → Read More
Lifestyle Changes Could Cut Dementia Cases, New Study Says
A third of dementia cases may be preventable. Consumer Reports explains how to keep your brain healthy. → Read More
Red Yeast Rice Supplements May Contain Dangerous Surprises
People take red yeast rice supplements to try to lower cholesterol, but a study reveals some pills may not have the claimed amount of cholesterol-lowering compound. Consumer Reports says it's buyer beware. → Read More
Rising Number of Bicycle Crashes Highlights Importance of Wearing a Helmet
Protection From Bicycle Crash Injury | Bike Helmet - Consumer Reports A new study documents the increase, and many accidents involve head injuries. Here's how to pick a helmet. → Read More
How Mitral Valve Heart Surgery Patients Can Get the Best Results
Mitral valve surgery is a complex and delicate procedure. Consumer Reports helps you figure out how to pick a surgeon. → Read More
Take Charge of Your Heart Health
The march toward heart surgery can seem unstoppable, but you are in control of your heart health. Consumer Reports explains how to make smart choices at every step. → Read More
The Best Way to Protect Your Kids From HPV
More than 20 percent of American adults have the type of HPV that can cause cancer. Consumer Reports explains how to protect your kids from HPV. → Read More
Slowing Down the Rush to Open Heart Surgery
While open heart surgery is always serious, it isn't always an emergency. Consumer Reports health experts guide you along the way, and identifies top hospitals for bypass and valve replacement surgeries. → Read More
Understanding the Stages of Heart Disease
How does someone progress from high blood pressure to a heart attack to heart failure? Consumer Reports explains the stages of heart disease. → Read More
The 7 things most likely to kill you
These will surprise you. → Read More
15 disturbing consequences of eating too much sugar
Sugar isn't a harmless indulgence. Too much of it is associated with nearly every health problem you could imagine. → Read More
These are the countries where people eat the most meat
Here's how we stack up. → Read More
How a handful of Americans got a terrifying, extremely rare disease from raccoon poop
The parasite invades the lungs, liver, heart, eyes, and brain. → Read More
A rocket SpaceX was testing exploded on a launch pad in Florida
SpaceX was testing a Falcon 9 rocket at a Cape Canaveral launch pad when it exploded. Facebook's first-ever satellite, Amos-6, was destroyed. → Read More
Has marijuana actually become stronger since the 80s? Here's what the science says
Marijuana today really is stronger that it was in the 1970s, according to several recent reports. Estimates on just how much stronger vary, however, since marijuana is a tricky thing to measure. Its status as a Schedule I drug in the US, and its incredible variability in potency based on where it’s grown and how it’s ingested make it difficult to pinpoint its strength over time. Andy LaFrate,… → Read More