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Problem Solvers Consumer Reports: Oversold Testosterone Treatments Consumer Reports: Oversold Testosterone Treatments (Video)
By Consumer Reports Published: May 20, 2013 at 4:25 PM PDT
Two years ago drugmakers spent 14-million dollars promoting prescription testosterone. Last year they spent 100-million dollars. And sales are soaring, topping two billion dollars in 2012. But Consumer Reports says most men don’t need testosterone treatments.
Problem Solvers Consumer Reports: The skinny on fitness video games Consumer Reports: The skinny on fitness video games (Video)
By Consumer Reports Published: May 16, 2013 at 5:21 PM PDT
Lots of video games on the market are advertised as a fun way to get fit. Consumer Reports checked out five: Nike Plus Kinect Training, Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2013, Just Dance 4, U-F-C Trainer, and Zumba Core. They cost anywhere from $20 to $50.
Problem Solvers Consumer Reports: Securing Your Smart Phone Consumer Reports: Securing Your Smart Phone (Video)
By Consumer Reports Published: May 2, 2013 at 11:07 PM PDT Last Updated: May 2, 2013 at 11:26 PM PDT
If you store sensitive information on your smart phone, losing track of it could spell disaster. A just-released survey by Consumer Reports projects more than 7 million smart-phone owners had a phone that was lost, stolen, or ruined in the last year.
Problem Solvers Consumer Reports: Ground-Turkey Caution Consumer Reports: Ground-Turkey Caution (Video)
By Consumer Reports Published: Apr 30, 2013 at 4:15 PM PDT
Trying to serve up healthy meals? More and more people are opting for ground turkey instead of beef. Even Burger King has started serving up turkey burgers. Ground turkey can be a better choice. But a just-released Consumer Reports investigation reveals that it can also be a breeding ground for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Problem Solvers Consumer Reports: Save on TV, Phone & Internet Consumer Reports: Save on TV, Phone & Internet (Video)
By Consumer Reports Published: Apr 8, 2013 at 4:24 PM PDT
To save on TV, Internet, and phone bills, many people get all three services from the same company. Those “triple plays” get you steep discounts, but only for a limited time. Then bills often shoot up. But Consumer Reports says there are ways to save.
Problem Solvers Consumer Reports: More Reliable Motorcycles Consumer Reports: More Reliable Motorcycles (Video)
By Consumer Reports Published: Apr 5, 2013 at 5:28 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 5, 2013 at 5:52 PM PDT
Motorcycles offer an exhilarating riding experience and can deliver impressive fuel savings. If you’re thinking about getting one, Consumer Reports National Research Center surveyed more than 4,000 motorcycle owners to find some of the most reliable ones.
Problem Solvers Consumer Reports: As-Seen-On-TV Cleaning Tools Consumer Reports: As-Seen-On-TV Cleaning Tools (Video)
By Consumer Reports Published: Apr 1, 2013 at 5:00 PM PDT
Watch enough television and you may start thinking cleaning your house can be a breeze with the “right tools.” TV commercials and infomercials are touting all sorts of products to help you get the job done. But before you spend a dime, Consumer Reports checked to see how they work.
Problem Solvers Consumer Reports: Super-Absorbent Toy Ball Caution Consumer Reports: Super-Absorbent Toy Ball Caution (Video)
By Consumer Reports Published: Mar 28, 2013 at 4:16 PM PDT
They’re colorful and alluring, but Consumer Reports says there’s a potential safety hazard with popular small toy balls and beads that expand dramatically in water. There are many of those super-absorbent polymer balls on the market, although one was recalled late last year—Dunecraft Water Balz.
Problem Solvers Consumer Reports: Chain-Restaurant Calorie Count Consumer Reports: Chain-Restaurant Calorie Count (Video)
By Consumer Reports Published: Mar 27, 2013 at 5:01 PM PDT
New restaurant regulations that were supposed to require chains with more than 20 locations to list calorie counts on their menus are stalled. But many restaurants have already started disclosing that information anyway. Consumer Reports wanted to see whether restaurant-goers are getting a good count.
Problem Solvers Consumer Reports: Best Travel Cards For You Consumer Reports: Best Travel Cards For You (Video)
By Consumer Reports Published: Mar 25, 2013 at 4:21 PM PDT
Getting the most for your money is just common sense. Today’s travel cards can be a great way to stretch your dollars,that is if you pay your balance off every month. But it’s downright confusing trying to figure out which offers the best deal. Consumer Reports Money Adviser crunches the numbers for you.