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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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  • Frozen food vs. restaurant food
  • Consumers Reports compares frozen foods from popular restaurant chains.
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  • 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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  • The new iPhone 5s from Apple is out, and Consumer Reports has preliminary test results from its lab.
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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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  • Sade Baderinwa has the findings by Consumer Reports.
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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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  • 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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  • For the first time, Consumer Reports has rated U.S. hospitals on how patients fare during and after surgery.
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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
  • 7 On Your Side's Nina Pineda takes a look at the findings by Consumer Reports
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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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  • 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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  • 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 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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  • movers
  • Lauren Richeson is settled in her new apartment now, but for months a moving company held her belongings hostage.
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  • Lots of video games on the market are advertised as a fun way to get fit. Consumer Reports checked out five.
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  • There is a new warning about a popular drug more and more men are taking: testosterone.
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  • Consumer Reports tested a dozen sunscreens and finds there is no guarantee you are getting the level of protection listed.
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  • Consumer Reports' medical adviser says be careful how you get that long lash look.
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  • john sampson
  • 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.
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  • ground turkey
  • A Consumer Reports investigation reveals that ground turkey can also be a breeding ground for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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  • chromebook
  • If you've been thinking about getting a backup laptop, either for yourself or one that's easy for your kids to use there's a new kind that's being heavily advertised. It's called a Chromebook.
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  • Catching great action shots from your mountain bike or on the beach is a lot easier these days with cool new video cameras.
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  • save on phone bills
  • When Leta Pegram saw a jump in her monthly telecom bill, she took action.
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  • pay with smartphone
  • Over the last year, more people are paying for stuff by waving, sliding, or tapping their smart phones. More and more apps are offering different ways to pay. They're called digital wallets.
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  • generic drug prices
  • They are commonly prescribed drugs: Lipitor, Actos, or Lexapro. But new generics of these and other big name drugs could be a real money saver.
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  • restaurant calorie counts
  • Consumer Reports wanted to see whether restaurant-goers are getting an accurate calorie count from menus.
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  • used cars consumer reports
  • Consumer Reports engineers say the new BMW 3 series is great to drive, but its surveys show some older models aren't aging well.
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  • id theft warning
  • If you're concerned about someone stealing your financial identity, you might be tempted to buy one of the many I-D protection services being heavily promoted. Millions of Americans have, but is it worth it? Consumer Reports analyzed this billion-dollar industry.
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  • 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.
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  • The latest buzzword in supermarkets is antioxidants. These days you see it on all kinds of products. Consumer Reports looks beyond the hype to find out what you really need to know about antioxidants.
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consumer reports, consumer news, lori stokes
  • cell phone bills
  • How did we get along before cell phones? They've become part of everyday life, but that doesn't mean we're happy about the cost! Consumer Reports says a new service provider, Republic Wireless, isn't for everybody, but it may be for you!
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  • This is a great time of year to buy a big-screen TV. Whether your television is brand new or you've had it for awhile, you want the picture to dazzle. There are professionals you can hire to calibrate your TV, but that costs hundreds! Consumer Reports' testers have simple steps you can take that don't cost a dime.
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  • Consumer Reports has released their top picks for cars of 2013.
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  • Want to get your sweetheart an unusual gift this Valentine's Day? Consumer Reports says it might just be a box of chocolates!
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  • Hair extensions make you look like you have long, luscious locks. But Consumer Reports cautions that this beauty trend, fueled by celebrities who use hair extensions, can turn ugly.
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  • In a just-released survey, Consumer Reports found a surprising number of people have overlooked some of the most basic financial precautions.
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  • More than two-thirds of American adults are overweight, even obese. At the top of many New Year's resolutions is the dreaded "D" word - diet. Consumer Reports' just-released survey of 9,000 subscribers rates more than a dozen of the most popular diets.
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  • ItConsumer Reports says that you can save hundreds of dollars if you take advantage of some deals on 2013 cars.
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