The diet drug Qnexa shouldn’t be approve because it can cause serious cardiovascular problems, Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy group, told a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory committee. An anti-seizure medication, Qnexa – a combination of phentermine, an amphetamine, and topiramate – causes increased heart rate and may lead... Read more →
By Rita R. Robison In the last three years that I’ve been writing about the Academy Award nominated movies on this blog, I’ve had to watch a lot of violent and/or dark movies. I sat through “Slumdog Millionaire,” “The Dark Knight,” “District 9,” “The Hurt Locker,” “Inglourious Basterds,” “A Serious... Read more →
Consumer groups are asking the Obama administration to appeal a November 2011 ruling by a World Trade Organization panel against the United State’s country-of-origin labels on meat and fresh produce. The ruling followed a case brought by Canada and Mexico in December 2008 against the consumer labeling law, which is... Read more →
By Rita R. Robison What are your plans for Presidents’ Day? It seems strange that the birthdays of two famous presidents are turning into one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year. However, if you’re out there today, see “What Interests You on Presidents’ Day? Finding Bargains, Traveling, or... Read more →
Johnson & Johnson’s McNeil Consumer Healthcare division is recalling about 574,000 1 oz. bottles of grape-flavored Infants’ Tylenol. McNeil is recalling the over-the-counter medication as a precaution after receiving a small number of complaints from consumers who reported difficulty using the Infants Tylenol's "SimpleMeasure" dosing system. SimpleMeasure includes a dosing... Read more →
By Rita R. Robison I was lucky to get my Mac working again. However, I wasn’t pleased about paying more for a 3D movie. My best consumer experience: Figuring how to get my Mac running again When I turned on my Mac Thursday morning, neither my mouse nor keyboard would... Read more →
By Rita R. Robison It’s a strange custom. The holiday to honor two great presidents and the history of our country is becoming one of the biggest shopping days of the year. However, if you want to shop rather than contemplate history, President’s Day sales do offer consumers great deals... Read more →
By Rita R. Robison Have you ever wondered about the health effects from the meter your utility installed on your house? Genetic, hormonal, and fertility effects and an increase risk of certain types of cancer could occur from exposure to wireless radiofrequency radiation from “smart” meters, the Board of the... Read more →
By Rita R. Robison Americans love to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The page views on my blogs have been climbing since the beginning of February. Today, they’re reaching record numbers. Total holiday spending for the Valentine’s Day this year is expected to reach $17.6 billion. Men plan to spend $169 and... Read more →
Barb Anderson, founder of Mom's Meals, and her mom By Rita R. Robison Valentine’s Day can be a lonely holiday for many seniors. Instead of giving chocolate this year, you may want to consider giving your aging parent or relative a gift that could make a difference on a daily... Read more →