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How to take care of yourself in extreme heat

One heat wave after another has swept the country this summer and many more are expected. As global average temperatures increase, heat waves are increasing. High heat can be dangerous to your health, especially for people with pre-existing health conditions, the elderly, pregnant people, infants, unhoused people, and people in... Read more →


One in five packaged foods and beverages contain synthetic food dyes, study reports

Always check the ingredients label of processed food for synthetic dyes and for high levels of added sugar. If a product contains either, you are better off not buying it, especially for your kids. About 19 percent of packaged foods and beverages contain synthetic food dyes, according to research evaluating... Read more →


Watch out for scams when donating to Texas flooding relief

Consumers need to be wary of sham charities attempting to take advantage of them and ensure they’re giving to legitimate charitable organizations. Fraudulent organizations can try to take advantage of consumers’ good intentions, especially following natural disasters. Given the significant impact of the flooding in Texas, it’s essential for consumers... Read more →