Nearly a third of the more than 289,000 women who selected breast implant surgery in 2009 were age 40 or older. It's important for baby boomer women to be aware of the dangers of plastic surgery and be knowledgeable about recent information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding... Read more →
Winter boots need to have quality treads to make walking in the snow safer during hazardous conditions. "With the number of snowstorms we've a had during the first half of the winter alone, I'm already seeing a 30 percent increase in the number of patients coming into my office with... Read more →
For the first time in years, Consumer Reports’ latest vacuum report doesn’t include Hoover among its list of recommended uprights. Hoover still tops Consumer Reports’ Ratings overall, and its canister models still make top picks; the Hoover Platinum canister, $365, was named a CR Best Buy and delivered superb carpet... Read more →
Best wishes to you and your partner for a great Valentine’s Day celebration. If you’ve been able to plan a great romantic getaway, I hope you’re having fun where it’s warm and sunny or, if you’re a winter lover, you’ve found a beautiful spot with a warm, cozy fireplace. For... Read more →
About 142,000 Hoover WindTunnel Bagless canister vacuums are being recalled by Hoover Inc. The power cord between the power nozzle and the wand connector can short-circuit posing fire and shock hazards to consumers. This can occur even if the vacuum has been turned off but left plugged in. Hoover has... Read more →
Which consumer happenings cheered you this week and which ones made you want to scream or weep? Here are my best and worst consumer experiences this week: My best: Good customer service from Alaska Airlines and TSA This week, I took a trip to Sacramento. When I arrived at Seattle-Tacoma... Read more →
I don’t know about you, but lately I’ve been busy, busy, busy. How about you? Has your schedule been so hectic that you’re still wondering what to do for your special someone on Valentine’s Day? Here are 10 suggestions to help you finalize your plans: Candy, flowers, and jewelry continue... Read more →
For consumers who are searching for love or already in a relationship, the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, has information that may be helpful around Valentine’s Day. Looking for love online? Millions of Americans use online dating and social networking sites to meet people. But scammers also... Read more →
More than 200 million roses were produced for Valentine’s Day 2011, according to Organic Bouquet. Nearly 200 million cards are exchanged each year on February 14, and that doesn’t include card packs exchanged by millions of schoolchildren each year, according to the Hallmark Corp. Men spend nearly twice the amount... Read more →
Ads during Sunday’s Super Bowl cost $2.7 million for a 30-second spot, up from last year's $2.6 million. Although the 2011 offerings had many more car ads, the display again was marred by overtly violent images. It seems like since many more men than women watch football, advertisers think it’s... Read more →