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11/24/2020
Whether you have a loved one currently in a nursing home or rehabilitation facility, or whether you’re shopping for one, you should arm yourself with a list of questions to gauge how safe the environment is. Here’s a guide to those questions, and the answers you should expect.
11/23/2020
The FDA allows cosmetic companies to hide toxic fragrance ingredients from consumers. But this fall, California passed a landmark bill to change this.
10/22/2020
With Election Day coming up, here's a tip guide for what to do before you go to vote, what to take with you and how to stay safe while you’re at your polling place.
10/2/2020
The CDC implemented the eviction freeze on Sept. 4 to reduce the number of people on the streets who could get infected with and spread the COVID-19 virus. Landlords and other groups filed lawsuits attempting to strike down the halt on evictions, so the future of the policy remains uncertain.
10/2/2020
The FDA doesn’t have the authority to stop retailers from selling dangerous over-the-counter products such as toxic hand sanitizer. Our safety system is broken, and we need to fix it.
9/22/2020
Here’s a guide to your rights depending on how you pay
9/15/2020
From mask mandates to capacity limits, the largest public transit systems and ride share companies have new procedures
9/15/2020
Being proactive and demanding can help keep you and your family safe
9/3/2020
Good news: You may still be able to request a forbearance because of COVID-19
9/3/2020
If the COVID-19 pandemic affects your ability to pay, here’s what you need to know