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You’re seeing lots of snack bars for kids … smaller, often with more chocolate options than the bars you might grab on the go. The marketing makes it look like they’re healthy. But are they a good choice for your child?

Are you feeling tired and stressed by the pressures of your life? Consumer Reports says that an easy and free way to feel better is to simply open your door and step out into nature.

Wearing an effective insect repellent is an important step against mosquitoes and ticks that can spread diseases like West Nile and Lyme.

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we work, shop, and even see the doctor – and while the focus has shifted, some are wondering if it’s even safe to schedule that medical visit. Now, new high tech ways to schedule visits are allowing some patients to see their medical specialists without even leaving their home. “In times like now…

NBC 6’s Alina Machado has more on what you need to know to get that medical help you may need.

Washing your hands and sanitizing surfaces are important in the fight against the coronavirus, but one area you might have overlooked? Your car – and disinfecting your ride goes far beyond the steering wheel. “Think about how many surfaces in your car get touched on an average trip: door handles inside and out, control knobs and buttons, the touchscreen, even…

NBC 6’s Alina Machado shows us what Consumer Reports is the best way to stay safe.

Consumer Reports recommends talking to your veterinarian before giving your pet CBD.

Clear the Shelters is Saturday, and if you’re planning on taking a pet home, you may want to consider a safe way to get them home.

Your checklist for a good piece of luggage is probably pretty simple — it should hold what you need and be tough enough to survive the baggage claim when you have to check it.  The latest Consumer Reports survey of more than 38,000 members reveals which brands to pick before you pack. “People are willing to pay a premium for…

NBC 6’s Alina Machado teams with Consumer Reports to help you buy the best pieces for your family and your travel plans.

The beginning of the year is a great time to clean up your deck, walkways and patio furniture – but if you’re considering using a pressure washer, how can you decide whether renting or buying is the right answer? Consumer Reports says renting a pressure washer has its perks – you don’t need the space to store it and you…

You see ads for cell phone companies all the time, but when is the last time you seriously considered switching? It seems like a hassle, but what if you could save hundreds of dollars a year by making a change? Consumer Reports says there are cheaper options out there. They’re smaller carriers known as MVNOs or mobile virtual network...

NBC 6’s Sasha Jones shows how you can be saving hundreds of dollars by making a change.

The holiday travel season has arrived and so too has new warnings about using public USB charging stations to charge your mobile device in airports, hotels, and public places. The reason: A new scam that authorities refer to as “juice jacking,” wherein scammers hijack charging stations in order to export data and passwords through your cable. Scammers can also infect…

NBC 6’s Sasha Jones shows us how Consumer Reports helps you figure out the best items for your family.

Grocery shopping can sometimes feel overwhelming. Foods are often packaged with a dizzying array of labels, sometimes with healthy-sounding buzz words like organic, natural, and cage-free – so how do you know if those labels actually mean anything? Consumer Reports cuts through the confusion to help you focus on the most meaningful food labels. Once a year, locations like co-ops…

Who hasn’t gone digging through to the bottom of their freezer trying to find something that will help put a quick dinner on the table? Fast? Yes! Healthy? Not always… So, the food experts at Consumer Reports helped us stock up on healthy frozen foods that are actually worth the freezer space! CR says to look for high-quality whole-foods...

Who hasn’t gone digging through to the bottom of their freezer trying to find something that will help put a quick dinner on the table? Fast? Yes! Healthy? Not always… So, the food experts at Consumer Reports helped us stock up on healthy frozen foods that are actually worth the freezer space!

Did the mowing, trimming, weeding, leaf blowing, and raking of summer yardwork do you in? Are you thinking about hiring a service to do it all? Now is the time to shop for a lawn care service.