Vicodin and other prescription painkillers will soon be harder to get
Vicodin and other prescription painkillers will soon be harder to get U.S. healthcare providers write more prescriptions for Vicodin and other narcotic painkillers that combine the opioid hydrocodone...
View ArticleThe best ellipticals for every budget
The best ellipticals for every budget If you’re in the market for an elliptical, you should know it’s a complex machine with lots of moving parts. That's part of the appeal, since it makes for a...
View ArticleWhat should you do with your summer photos?
What should you do with your summer photos? Labor Day has passed. The kids are back in school. So, it may feel like summer is over, even though there are a few weeks until fall officially arrives. But...
View ArticleWill circular smart watches win you over?
Will circular smart watches win you over? This morning, Motorola unveiled its entry into the smart-watch arena. Photos of the round-faced Moto 360, which runs on Google's new Android Wear operating...
View ArticleTime to sack the sports-TV blackout rule
Time to sack the sports-TV blackout rule As the National Football League kicks off a new season, an old rule may be benched for good. Sports fans have long griped about TV blackouts of local games....
View ArticleWhy you should avoid home warranties
Why you should avoid home warranties It's possible that you've bought your share of home warranties—service contracts that promise to cover appliances and other items that break down in your home. You...
View Article"Knee Defender" battle puts blame on passengers
"Knee Defender" battle puts blame on passengers In a little over a week recently, three flights made unscheduled landings delaying and disrupting hundreds of travelers and their plans when passengers...
View ArticleHow do I use my smart phone as a Wi-Fi hot spot?
How do I use my smart phone as a Wi-Fi hot spot? Q. In 30 best travel gadgets for your summer vacation you advised setting up your own hot spot by using your phone as a personal Wi-Fi hot spot so...
View ArticleTo get rid of head lice, comb them out instead of using Nix, Rid, or other...
To get rid of head lice, comb them out instead of using Nix, Rid, or other chemicals Many parents, desperate to get rid of a case of lice crawling around in their child's hair, will dash out to the...
View ArticleApple prepares to go big with iPhone 6
Apple prepares to go big with iPhone 6 One of the late Steve Jobs’ best and worst qualities was his purity of vision. He was always proud of the fact that his company’s products, such as the iPod,...
View ArticleElectrolux teams up with GE to invade your kitchen
Electrolux teams up with GE to invade your kitchen You might not consider Electrolux a household name. But that's likely to change the next time you're shopping for a new washing machine or kitchen...
View ArticleMotorola Moto 360: What it's like to use the coolest smart watch of the year
Motorola Moto 360: What it's like to use the coolest smart watch of the year Wearing the new Motorola Moto 360 smart watch around town this weekend, I found something interesting: People noticed it,...
View ArticleMotorola Moto X smart phone is highly customizable and obeys your every command
Motorola Moto X smart phone is highly customizable and obeys your every command Motorola’s second-generation Moto X is the company’s last hurrah as a “Google-made” phone, before the company joins the...
View ArticleBest electric ranges from Consumer Reports' tests
Best electric ranges from Consumer Reports' tests Remember coil-top ranges? Style and status aren’t the reasons to buy one but it’s good to know that for well under $500 you can buy an excellent...
View ArticleStylish sinks that stand up to years of abuse
Stylish sinks that stand up to years of abuse Gone are the days when a kitchen sink was just a rectangular stainless-steel hole in the counter. Today, you not only have a wide array of sizes, shapes,...
View ArticleApple Watch brings innovation to your wrist
Apple Watch brings innovation to your wrist The widely rumored and eagerly anticipated Apple smart watch is finally confirmed, and it was Apple's famed "one more thing" announcement at its press event...
View ArticleHow often to wash your sheets, towels, and clothes
How often to wash your sheets, towels, and clothes With schools back in session, washing machines across the country are getting a workout cleaning those smelly gym and sports clothes. But do you know...
View ArticleHow to choose a doctor
How to choose a doctor Choosing a primary care doctor is one of the most important health decisions you’ll make. And thanks in part to the Affordable Care Act, which has dramatically increased the...
View ArticleApple Watch stands out from the smart watch crowd
Apple Watch stands out from the smart watch crowd At Apple’s launch event today, without a doubt the star of the show was the company’s new Apple Watch, which will start at $349, but won’t be...
View ArticleApple iPhone 6 and 6 Plus reclaim the innovation lead from Android
Apple iPhone 6 and 6 Plus reclaim the innovation lead from Android Apple's smart phones have gone through years of conservative, incremental updates, but the Apple iPhone 6 and 6 Plus catch up to and...
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