Consumer News Stories
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Pandemic Naysayers Sneak into Hospital to See if ICU Is Full
A Provo, Utah hospital has increased its security precautions after conspiracy theorists tried to sneak into the intensive care unit to see if it was full. -
Do Thanksgiving Safely So You Can Do It Together
Families try to balance quality time with loved ones and safety this holiday season. -
Holiday Guide to Covid-Created Travel Snags, Updated
With Covid cases shooting skyward, many states have imposed new restrictions. Thanksgiving travel is doable; just know what's up regarding where you're going. -
This Change to a Food Package Can Add Nutritional Value to Its Contents
New food labels might encourage manufacturers to make products healthier. -
Less Blue Light Could Mean More Sleep
Simple blue-light glasses may cut down exposure to blue light and boost your sleep at night. -
Why These Drugs Have Caught the FDA's Eye
People with diabetes and acid reflux: Just know what your medicines can do, besides treat your condition. -
Earwax Gains Respect: It Can Keep Cortisol Levels Steady
Researchers in the UK have revealed an innovative way to measure a person’s level of cortisol – a hormone often linked to stress -- that may make it easier to track depression, stress levels and... -
A Scary Threesome: Diabetes, High BP and Kidney Disease
Knowing the connection between high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney disease is important. -
The President-Elect's Healthcare Plans
Candidate Joe Biden made clear his first priority as president would be addressing the health and economic crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic. -
The Metformin ER Recalls Do Not Stop
The recalls on metformin, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, have not stopped. -
Pandemic-Caused Issues Will Eclipse Health Insurance Choices
This is the first open enrollment period in which the dual impact of COVID-19 and recession will undoubtedly affect decision-making. -
Fighting Covid from the Inside Out
It’s time to put nutrition on the frontline of the COVID-19 war, says this professor of healthy ageing.
