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2 weeks ago | 
consumeraffairs.com | James Hood |Truman Lewis |Mark Huffman |Dieter Holger
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1 month ago | 
consumeraffairs.com | Kristen Dalli |Truman Lewis |Mark Huffman |James Hood
A new study finds that heavy drinking can increase the risk of brain damage. Using data from nearly 2,000 adults in the Biobank for Aging Studies, researchers found that eight or more drinks per week was associated with a heightened risk of brain damage and potentially early death. Former heavy drinkers were also at an increased risk of neurological issues and cognitive impairments. A new study published by the American Academy of Neurology explored how al...
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1 month ago | 
consumeraffairs.com | Truman Lewis |Mark Huffman |James Hood |Dieter Holger
The upcoming 25% tariff on imported vehicles is expected to be a game-changer. While the policy directly affects only foreign-assembled cars, the market impact is broader, as dealers and consumers rush to secure vehicles before the increases take effect. Even domestically manufactured models could see price jumps due to tightened supply and increased demand. Vehicles facing the new tariffs may experience ATP hikes between 10% and 15%. Cox Automotive anticipa...
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1 month ago | 
consumeraffairs.com | Truman Lewis |Mark Huffman |Dieter Holger |James Hood
Baby food manufacturers obviously put a lot of emphasis on the healthy and nutritious aspects of their products. But what about harmful ingredients? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken steps to rid baby food products of dangerous levels of lead. That’s right, lead. “For more than 30 years, the FDA has been working to reduce exposure to lead, and other environmental contaminants, from foods,” said FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert M. Califf.
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1 month ago | 
consumeraffairs.com | Truman Lewis |James Hood |Dieter Holger |Mark Huffman
As tariffs potentially make imported Chinese goods more expensive, several American manufacturing sectors could see opportunities to expand and fill those gaps. It's important to note that a direct, one-to-one replacement across all categories is complex due to existing supply chains, cost structures, and the sheer scale of Chinese manufacturing. However, certain industries in the U.S. appear to be well-positioned for growth:
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1 month ago | 
consumeraffairs.com | Truman Lewis |James Hood |Mark Huffman |Dieter Holger
A national public health organization is demanding the immediate resignation of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., citing a "complete disregard for science" and actions that pose a "danger to the public's health."The American Public Health Association (APHA), a 150-year-old organization representing tens of thousands of public health professionals, has issued a stark call for the resignation of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., just weeks into hi...
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1 month ago | 
consumeraffairs.com | James Hood |Truman Lewis |Dieter Holger |Kristen Dalli
When you ask someone about their vacation and they bark back, “Trust me – I will never go there again!” your yikes meter goes off, doesn’t it? And, now, TheVacationer took the time to study all those “never agains” and chart all the U.S. cities people said they visited and wouldn’t go back even if their life depended on it.
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1 month ago | 
consumeraffairs.com | Truman Lewis |James Hood |Mark Huffman |Kristen Dalli
Pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. have risen 50% over the past decade, with 3,304 deaths recorded in the first half of 2024 alone. While that figure is 2.6% lower than in early 2023, it remains significantly above pre-pandemic levels, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). The highest numbers were in California, Florida, and Texas, which together accounted for 35% of all pedestrian deaths. A new report by the Governors Highway Safety Associ...
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1 month ago | 
consumeraffairs.com | Mark Huffman |James Hood |Dieter Holger |Truman Lewis
Widespread Gaps in Understanding: Many Americans, including pre-retirees, lack basic knowledge about how Social Security benefits work. Nearly all know early claiming reduces benefits. Just 45% of those over 50 knew their approximate benefit amount. 80% of Gen Z and millennials correctly identified payroll taxes as the funding source.
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1 month ago | 
consumeraffairs.com | James Hood |Truman Lewis |Mark Huffman |Gary Guthrie
With wildfires raging in California and elsewhere, millions of Americans are being exposed to dangerous air pollution, even when they're indoors. The most hazardous element is particulate matter -- tiny particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs and even enter the bloodstream. Health effects include cardiovascular damage, respiratory difficulties and more general symptoms including eye and throat irritation.
