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Consumers spend $164 billion annually on cable and internet services
The national median monthly bill is $121 By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 13, 2025 U.S.…
Senators propose ban on prescription drug advertising
A ban also has the support of HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
CDC Staffing Upheaval Disrupts HIV Projects and Wastes Money, Researchers Say
Dozens of HIV experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention received emails on Wednesday…
California launches probe of State Farm over wildfire claims
The investigation comes in response to growing customer complaints By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 13,…
Kennedy’s HHS Sent Congress ‘Junk Science’ To Defend Vaccine Changes, Experts Say
A document the Department of Health and Human Services sent to lawmakers to support Secretary Robert…
California Launches Market Conduct Examination into State Farm’s Wildfire Claims Handling
In a move aimed at policyholder protection amid California’s wildfires, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has initiated…
Not all sugar sources carry the same health risk, study finds
The findings from a new study have found that how you consume sugar can impact your…
RFK Jr. Upends Vaccine Policy, After Promising He Wouldn’t
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief…
Why do consumers fall for fake online reviews?
A new study found that many consumers tend to fall for fake online reviews as a…
Seyfarth Earns Top 20 Recognition from the Legal 500 USA 2025
Seyfarth was ranked among the Top 20 best performing law firms in the US by Legal…
‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Would Batter Rural Hospital Finances, Researchers Say
Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez Cuts to Medicaid and other federal health programs proposed in President Donald Trump’s…
Alzheimer’s diagnosis blood test gets high-profile validation
Mayo Clinic researchers confirm the tests accuracy after a second analysis By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
Venezuela TPS: USCIS Confirms Termination of 2023 Designation – But Some Work Permits Still Valid
Late Friday evening, June 6, 2025 – right after we posted TPS Twist: Court Halts DHS…
Did a new online friend ask for money? Odds are it’s a scam
Social media can be a great way to connect with new friends, but it’s a different…
Some fresh fruits and vegetables may not be as healthy as they seem
An environmental group reports test results showing pesticide residue By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 12,…
Silver Airways shuts down, suspends all flights, effective immediately
The bankrupt carriers buyer decided to not continue operations By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 12,…
Readers Endorse Doctor Migration and Shun ‘Elderspeak’
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit…
Enforcing the Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud Prevention Act: The FTC’s settlement with Evoke Wellness and what it means for businesses
The FTC is cracking down on companies attempting to deceive people seeking treatment for addiction. An…
Pioneers and Pathfinders: Dr. Roland Vogl
This week’s guest, Dr. Roland Vogl, is a leading voice in legal education and the legal…