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How we rate hospitals
How we rate hospitals Our hospital Ratings help you compare hospitals based on our patient safety score, as well as individual measures relating to patient experience, patient outcomes, and certain...
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Watch out for fake diabetes treatments
Watch out for fake diabetes treatments If you see products on store shelves that claim to treat, cure, or prevent diabetes and its complications, the Food and Drug Administration wants to you to...
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Just in: 2014 Lexus IS claims to inject sport into the upscale sedan
Just in: 2014 Lexus IS claims to inject sport into the upscale sedan Ask most car buyers to name a brand associated with upscale sporty sedans and Lexus is unlikely to be first on their list, or even...
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How to choose a hospital
How to choose a hospital Use our hospital Ratings to find a good hospital in your area. Even if you don't have a choice in hospitals, our Ratings can help you identify and be prepared for any...
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Google Chromecast review
Google Chromecast review With the launch of the Chromecast last week, Google is staking another claim to the living room, this time with a thumb-drive-sized device you plug into your TV’s HDMI port to...
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In toaster tests, Calphalon pops past Cuisinart
In toaster tests, Calphalon pops past Cuisinart There’s a new model atop Consumer Reports’ toaster Ratings. The Calphalon Stainless Steel two-slot HE200ST, $60, turned out evenly browned results with...
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Save by switching to a more efficient washer
Save by switching to a more efficient washer It goes without saying that choosing a high-efficiency washing machine over a conventional model will save money on your utility bills. But you might be...
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Road trip proves (again) that the Tesla Model S is unlike other electric cars
Road trip proves (again) that the Tesla Model S is unlike other electric cars We have been itching to take our Tesla Model S on a long trip, and the opportunity finally arrived when it became our...
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Three smart phones with royal pedigrees
Three smart phones with royal pedigrees While the world welcomed Great Britain's newborn prince, we at Consumer Reports were checking out royalty of a different sort: three additions to the...
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How to choose an assisted-living facility
How to choose an assisted-living facility If you have concerns about the ability of an aging parent or relative to live independently, you may want to investigate assisted living—and sooner rather...
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Viewpoint
Viewpoint Where we stand: Fueling the debate The Issue Opponents of new fuel-economy standards are ignoring the evidence and contending that they’ll lead to unaffordable, unsafe vehicles. Our Take...
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Selling It
Selling It In this month's installment of Selling It: A truck that doesn't belong A strange knife holder A patriotic shirt—until you look at the label Weird cooking directions A pack of wild...
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Save big on eyewear
Save big on eyewear If you’re like many of our readers, you’re buying prescription glasses from your eye doctor’s office or an independent shop, and you’re happy with the results. But you’re probably...
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Reverse mortgage fraud and other new scams target seniors
Reverse mortgage fraud and other new scams target seniors Scammers are out there, and unfortunately retirees are often their targets. According to the Government Accountability Office, seniors lose...
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Pill bottles with air to spare
Pill bottles with air to spare Some readers need a chill pill, and for good reason: The pill bottles they’ve bought recently are half-full at best. Four such bottles, with readers’ complaints, are...
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Making sense of food labels
Making sense of food labels Organic. Fresh. Natural. They all sound healthful enough, but when it comes to claims on food labels, you practically need a glossary to keep track of what means what (and...
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Learning how to bargain can reap big bucks
Learning how to bargain can reap big bucks Hate to haggle? You’re not alone. Our new national survey found that just 48 percent of shoppers tried bargaining for a better deal on everyday goods and...
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Bison is a beefy alternative
Bison is a beefy alternative If, like us, you’re seeing bison meat in stores, you may be tempted to try grilling it this summer. To see how it compares with beef, our trained tasters tried strip...
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Best tissues
Best tissues The differences among facial tissues are nothing to sneeze at. Overall scores in our tests, based on strength (tested by a machine) and softness (judged by human hands), ranged from fair...
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Best craft beers
Best craft beers All of the beers we tested are members of the growing category of “craft” beers, though that term is somewhat squishy. We found a range of excellent and very good choices, most of...
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