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  • The hottest gadget for fitness-minded people is an activity tracker. It's a wearable device that tells you how much you're moving. Consumer Reports took six popular trackers for a whirl and found that some are better than others at helping you reach your exercise goals.
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  • Consumer Reports found a strain of Salmonella Heidelberg in a Foster Farms chicken sample that matched an outbreak.
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  • Bacon, it isn't just for breakfast anymore. The crispy, salty treat is showing up everywhere, in pizzas, salads, entrées and even in non-food products.
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  • neiman marcus diamond
  • Looking for stocking stuffers and still have $1.9 million burning a hole in your pocket? Design your own diamond ring and travel to Africa to see where the stone came from.
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  • Frozen food vs. restaurant food
  • Consumers Reports compares frozen foods from popular restaurant chains.
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consumer reports, restaurant, consumer news
  • health care law
  • Starting on January 1, just about everyone in the US will be required to have health insurance. It's one of the main provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Consumer Reports finds most people are confused about how the new law affects them - but help is available.
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  • New York's Attorney General is trying to dismantle what he calls a system of creating false online reviews for products and services.
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  • The new iPhone 5s from Apple is out, and Consumer Reports has preliminary test results from its lab.
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  • tory johnson secret sales
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  • Consumer Reports: Arthritis medication
  • Many people looking for pain relief are turning to joint supplements that contain glucosamine and chondroitin.
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  • store brands
  • Saving money at the supermarket is no easy feat, but buying store brands can help.
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  • dorm room essentials
  • College students are gearing up to go back to school. And that means shopping for gear that can provide some of the comforts of home.
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  • These days food packaging promises everything from lowering cholesterol to supporting your immune system.
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  • When it comes to eating healthy, a diet rich in fiber is right at the top of the list. Fiber can help control your appetite and weight -- and may even help lower the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
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consumer reports, consumer news, sade baderinwa
  • parents using smartphones
  • As the use of mobile devices keeps growing both smart phones and tablets the need to protect your information is becoming a bigger concern. Most mobile devices run on Android systems, so Consumer Reports just tested more than a dozen apps designed to keep Android devices safe.
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consumer reports, consumer news
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  • pool problem
  • Nina Pineda and 7 On Your Side help a New Jersey family
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  • For the first time, Consumer Reports has rated U.S. hospitals on how patients fare during and after surgery.
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  • life insurance
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  • prepaid debit card warnings
  • They can be used to make purchases in stores, online, and to get cash from ATM's.
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consumer reports, consumer news
  • back to school savings
  • It's that time of year again when thoughts turn from swimming and sunscreen to school supplies.
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  • saving in heat
  • Nina Pineda has a 7 On Your Side report
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  • garage crash
  • Nina Pineda gets 7 On Your Side for a man who left his car in a lot near JFK Airport
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  • air conditioner repairs
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  • eyeglass savings
  • If you're thinking about getting a new pair of glasses, Consumer Reports can tell you where to go to get great prices and top-notch service.
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  • hand held vacuum
  • Consumer Reports finds you can shell out hundreds of dollars for mediocre cleaning. But there are very good cleaners that cost far less.
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consumer reports, consumer news
  • Who doesn't love a bargain? But lots of people don't like to ask for one! A national survey of 2,000 shoppers reveals that only about half tried negotiating in the last few years. But the Consumer Reports National Research Center finds it pays to speak up.
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  • burgers
  • Looking for a healthy burger choice, but veggie and turkey burgers aren't cutting it? Consumer Reports says you may want to try a bison burger.
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  • avon pavilion
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  • grills
  • Nina Pineda tells you where to find the deals in July
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  • counterfeit money
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  • beer
  • Experts at Consumer Reports conducted blind taste tests of 23 ales and lagers and found there were some distinct differences.
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  • Check here for this week's Secret Sales from consumer expert Tory Johnson!
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  • saving on gas mileage
  • Summer's here and that means plenty of road trips. Gas prices may be down, but your run through gas quickly when you're putting on the miles.
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consumer reports, consumer news, joe torres
  • Consumer Reports has been working to get detergent manufacturers to change some of their packaging.
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  • Consumer Reports tested two dozen of the popular 'pod' single-serve machines, for those who like to brew a cup and go.
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  • mold juice
  • Nina Pineda has a 7 On Your Side report
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