Monica Robins

4 days ago | wkyc.com | Monica Robins

YONKERS, N.Y. — Black Americans are nearly five times more likely to die within five years of a melanoma diagnosis than white Americans because it's often caught too late. Consumer Reports shares critical tips for early detection and steps that could help save lives. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., but for Black people, cancer signs can show up in unexpected places, and missing them can have serious consequences.

5 days ago | wkyc.com | Monica Robins

CLEVELAND — Whether you prefer cubes, crushed, bullets, or those crunchy little nuggets with a cult following, Consumer Reports reveals the best ways to get great ice at home and how to keep it fresh all season long. That crunchy, but chewable, Sonic ice has quite a fan base, and now you can get it without hitting the drive-thru. Countertop nugget icemakers have become so popular for home, office, or RV use that they’re now a billion-dollar industry.

1 week ago | wkyc.com | Monica Robins

Consumer Reports reveals easy ways to give your machine a deep-clean, whether it’s a drip or a pod model, so that you can sip better-tasting coffee! Our coffee makers help us get up and go, but sometimes, they need a little love, too. Coffee residue and mineral buildup can affect the quality and taste of your brew. It could even cause your machine to malfunction. Consumer Reports says it’s a good idea to give your machine a deep-clean every three to six months.

1 week ago | wkyc.com | Monica Robins

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Department of Public Health (CDPH) is keeping tabs on our wastewater after recent monitoring results showed a high and increasing trend in COVID, which requires public notification by the Ohio Department of Health. The alert was issued after a sample showed a more than 250% increase in million gene copies per day (MGC/D) compared to the average of the previous month’s samples—indicating a strong likelihood of increased community spread in the coming days or weeks.

1 week ago | wtol.com | Monica Robins

CLEVELAND — Consumer Reports just released its latest insect repellent ratings, so before you head outside, here’s what you need to know to keep the bites at bay. To find the best bug sprays, Consumer Reports put repellents to the ultimate test–having real people stick their arms into cages full of hungry mosquitoes.