The online brand Hubble set itself up to disrupt the contact lens industry by selling a month's worth of daily lenses for $39 in a subscription format. Eye care professionals warn users that the company's business model could be dangerous:Hubble's direct-to-consumer...
According to a newly released federal database, big drug companies pushed out an astonishing 76 billion opioid pain pills between 2006 and 2012. This led to an addiction crisis that continues to kill thousands of people every year. In this post, we will use a Q &...
Many people disagree on the logic and effectiveness of prohibiting alcohol to people under 21. A lot of kids think that underage drinking is a rite of passage -- no big deal.The state of Tennessee takes underage alcohol and drug use very seriously and has passed laws...
Asbestos is a naturally occurring, microscopic mineral fiber that has heat- and corrosion-resistant properties. It was therefore used in a wide variety of applications in industry and construction. Unfortunately, these tiny fibers can become airborne and lodge...
If you're arrested for DUI, you may notice an observer in the courtroom: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). In 12 states across the nation, members of this anti-drunk-driving group send monitors into courtrooms "to make sure prosecutors and judges know that we are...
In some circumstances, criminal suspects may have a right to counsel before they have been arrested. This is generally when the suspect is about to make a decision that will could impair their defense in a critical stage of the case. Is deciding whether to submit to a...
According to the Guardian, the death toll from asbestos-related diseases in the United Kingdom has reached crisis levels. After decisions to allow the use of asbestos between the 1950s and 1970s, the U.K. is experiencing record numbers of deaths from the diseases it...
When you or your child is riding a bike, it's crucial to wear a helmet. Riding without one risks a serious head injury. Consumer Reports' product safety experts say you should replace the helmets listed below immediately if you have one. However, it's better to ride...
In April, Consumer Reports published an investigation into Peñafiel bottled water, which is produced by Keurig Dr. Pepper. CR's tests discovered, on average, 18.1 parts per billion (ppb) of arsenic in Peñafiel, which was tested three times. CR notified...
In the 2013 case of Missouri v. McNeely, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that subjecting someone to a blood test, which involves a needle stick, is much more intrusive than subjecting them to a breath or urine test. Therefore, it is a more serious intrusion into the...
