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The chances they will find someone are good, according to Consumer Reports, which discovered a substantial 44 percent of survey respondents who tried online dating said the experience led to a serious long-term relationship or marriage. Consumer Reports surveyed almost 115,000 subscribers about online dating–a subset of some 9,600 respondents who used an online dating service in the past two years rated the sites for effectiveness and value. ![]() Consumer Reports found Popular Free Dating Sites OkCupid, Tinder and Grindr did marginally better than paid sites. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Consumer Reports says Widespread Misuse of Common OTC Sleep Drugs May Pose Serious Health Risks
Given how many people develop a habit of taking these drugs, CR takes a closer look at the claim “non–habit forming,” found on packaging for these widely available medications, and notes that dependency can be psychological in nature and not necessarily physical. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Consumer Reports Partners with Reveal to Investigate the Nation’s $1.3 Trillion Student Debt CrisisWhat Caused The Student Debt Crisis and What People Can Do About It
The education debt report is being released concurrently today by both institutions, with a cover story in Consumer Reports’ August issue, and online at both ConsumerReports.org/studentdebt and RevealNews.org/studentdebt ![]() Consumer Reports survey finds 45% of people who have left college with student loan debt say college was not worth the cost; More than half reported problems making loan payments at least once. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Education | No Comments
Consumer Reports Sunscreen testing shows Nearly Half Did Not Meet their SPF Claims
In CR’s latest annual tests and ratings of 65 water-resistant lotions, sprays, and sticks with SPF claims of 30 or higher, the organization found that 28 of them—a full 43 percent of the sunscreens tested—tested below their advertised sun protection level. Two of the sunscreens tested, Banana Boat Kids Tear-Free, Sting-Free SPF 50 lotion and CVS Kids Sun Lotion SPF 50, tested at an SPF 8. ![]() Nearly three-quarters of ‘natural’ sunscreens fell short of the SPF on their labels; Two “natural” sunscreens for kids claiming to be SPF 50 tested as SPF 8 «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Consumer Reports Survey Show 73% of Consumers Look for ‘Natural’ Labels at Grocery Stores; Many Are Unwittingly MisledCR submits nearly 250,000 signatures demanding change
However, the term ‘natural’ on processed food labels has no clear meaning and is not regulated by any government agency. This is in contrast to 58 percent of consumers—15 percent less—who seek out the organic label, which is actually meaningful and backed by hundreds of pages of standards.
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Consumer Reports Investigates What Causes Pain, What Treats It, What Doesn’t – and How to Prevent ItAlso, CR looks at the prescription painkiller epidemic, efforts to curb overuse of opioids, and surprising truths about medical marijuana
To help consumers make better, more informed choices, Consumer Reports took a closer look at the issue of treating pain in a special report on what works and what doesn’t—and developed guidance on how to treat common ailments—including back, neck and joint pain. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Consumer Reports Survey shows 61 Percent of Recently Married Couples admit to Exceeding their set Wedding BudgetNew report reveals money-saving strategies to help couples to save money and still wed in style.
Consumer Reports National Research Center surveyed 464 Americans who’d had a wedding reception in the last five years; 78 percent of those newlyweds reported they had budgeted for their reception. ![]() Consumer Reports’ secret shoppers find that some vendors charge a “wedding surcharge” for products and services. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Consumer Reports Finds it’s Too Difficult For Patients To Learn About Physicians’ Disciplinary Records
A survey by Consumer Reports finds that 82 percent of Americans are in favor of requiring doctors to tell their patients if they are on probation and why. And 66 percent lean toward barring doctors from seeing patients until their probationary period ends. ![]() Thousands of doctors still practice while being disciplined for sexual misconduct, substance abuse, and making careless, sometimes deadly, mistakes «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Consumer Reports 2016 Annual Brand Report Card shows Subaru and Mazda Keeping Pace with Luxury BrandsAudi, Subaru, Lexus, Porsche, BMW lead the pack
The highest overall brand scores in Consumer Reports’ annual indicator of which brands make the best cars went to Audi (80) and Subaru (78). Consumer Reports currently Recommends 100 percent of each brand’s models that it has tested. Luxury brands Lexus (76), Porsche (76), and BMW (76) rounded out the top five in CR’s rankings. ![]() Consumer Reports 2016 Brand Report Card lists Audi, Subaru, Lexus, Porsche and BMW top 5 Luxury Brands. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Consumer Reports selects Kia Sorento and Lexus RX as Best SUVs in 2016 Top Picks
The redesigned Ford F-150 was named best Pickup Truck, thanks in part to its fuel economy, quiet and spacious cabin, and much-improved infotainment system. It’s Ford’s first win in the category since 1999 and its first overall Top Pick honor since 2012. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
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