On Monday, former president and current Republican nominee for president Donald Trump officially named senator J.D. Vance of Ohio as his pick for vice president and running mate. “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice…
Studies have shown that vulvovaginal hygiene products may increase women’s susceptibility to urinary tract infections, bacterial vaginosis, and sexually transmitted infections. There may also be a link between the use of talc-containing products (like some deodorants) and an increased risk of ovarian cancer, says Lincoln, but studies are conflicting. That’s why experts advise against using…
Experts spell out the rewards of this mind and body practice, plus two beginner poses Yoga may help with chronic pain and mobility. Restorative yoga, which uses props, can make each pose more accessible for beginners. By Lindsey Konkel Yoga, which blends movements and poses with deep breathing and meditation, has many potential health benefits,…
Consumer Reports’ tests expose the value and limitations of this common feature By Jeff S. Bartlett Drivers are eager to boost fuel economy when gas prices are elevated. Could it be as simple as selecting the “Eco” mode found in many late-model cars and SUVs? To find out, we tested Eco mode in several vehicles undergoing…
The data breach involved nearly all AT&T cellular phone customers during a monthslong period in 2022 By Allen St. John A major data breach in 2022 exposed the phone and text records of almost all AT&T wireless phone customers, the company has revealed. The actual content of the calls and texts wasn’t compromised in the…
CR’s exclusive data can help you save Nissan Leaf By Benjamin Preston We’ve crunched the numbers to present you with the cars recommended by Consumer Reports that have the lowest routine maintenance and repair costs. (There are many that are cheaper to maintain, but they’re not recommended.) These numbers are based on 10 years of…
By Pang-Chieh Ho We posted a TikTok video that talked about the best way to wash produce. Our recommendation was to wash your fruits and vegetables under running water and never use soap and bleach. A few viewers had questions for us: What about soaking produce in distilled white vinegar? Or does dousing it in…
Patio coolers are larger-capacity coolers on wheels that can be kept outside throughout the summer season. CR already reviewed small coolers and wine fridges and regularly tests full-sized refrigerators, so we decided to evaluate outdoor cooler carts, too. After setting them up in our lab to record the temperature inside each cooler for 26 hours,…
Top choices for small, midsized, and large rooms from Frigidaire, LG, Midea, and more Window air conditioners from LG, Frigidaire, and Midea (left to right) are among the models that top CR’s ratings in various size categories. By Allen St. John When summer approaches, a window air conditioner can be your best friend, an easy…
Cars swamped in stormwater could return to market far from where the damage occurred By Consumer Reports Thousands of cars are damaged or destroyed by floods every year, such as those ravaged by hurricanes or major rainfalls. Don’t assume all those compromised vehicles end up in a junkyard. Some water-damaged cars are repaired and resold…