‘Energy poverty’ is a growing problem, study finds

Many low-income households are finding that utility bills are unaffordable By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May…

Court finds litany of violations in alcoholism “cure” case

People who signed up with the Jacksonville-based Alcoholism Cure Corporation were promised a “scientifically proven” program…

New survey finds employees turn to substance use due to job stress

Results showed that financial pressures top the list of stressors By Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairs May…

Direct banks outshine traditional rivals, J.D. Power finds

Direct bank checking account satisfaction rose 4 points from 2024 By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs May…

Nurses are facing growing burnout risk, study finds

Stress producers include include short staffing, low pay, lack of leadership support and patient abuse By…

Nearly half of Americans breathe unhealthy air, report finds

Ozone and particle pollution levels rise sharply, annual air quality study reports By Truman Lewis of…

Misinformation on measles vaccine widely believed, KFF poll finds

Widespread misinformation is undermining public health and putting children at risk By James R. Hood of…

Measles Misinformation Is on the Rise — And Americans Are Hearing It, Survey Finds

While the most serious measles epidemic in a decade has led to the deaths of two…

Home health monitoring can reduce hospitalizations, study finds

Researchers say it could be an answer to declining hospital capacity By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

Investigation finds gaps in Roblox’s child safety measures

Children as young as five exposed to explicit content and inadequate protective measures, the report found…

New Jersey Supreme Court Finds Commissions Are Considered “Wages” Under State Law

Seyfarth Synopsis: On March 17, 2025, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that commissions are considered…

Brown rice may increase arsenic exposure, new study finds

Key Points: A new study finds that brown rice contains greater traces of toxic arsenic than…

Americans mostly unprepared for 'the great wealth transfer,' study finds

A lack of knowledge about probate could be a problem By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs July…

Drivers can’t seem to put down their smartphones, survey finds

Can technology reduce the risks posed by technology? By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 10, 2025…