What’s the Best Way to Treat a Poison Ivy Rash?

If a rash appears, try an oatmeal bath, cool compresses, calamine lotion, or an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream to relieve the itch. Scratching the affected skin won’t spread the rash, but try not to; it can lead to further irritation or infection. The rash typically lasts two to three weeks. If home treatments aren’t helping, ask…

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Hydrow Discount Code: Save Up to $150 in July

Hydrow rowing machines transformed the at-home fitness market when they launched in 2017. With their full-body low-impact training methods, Hydrow makes it easier to hit your fitness goals without leaving the house. The flagship Hydrow Pro is their most advanced model, but we also recommend the Hydrow Wave Rower for those with limited space. Both…

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The EPA Plans to ‘Reconsider’ Ban on Cancer-Causing Asbestos

Despite touting ambitious goals of making America healthier, the Trump administration on Monday revealed in court documents that it is backpedaling on a ban on cancer-causing asbestos. Last year, under the Biden administration, the Environmental Protection Agency took a long-awaited step to ban the last type of asbestos still used in the US—chrysotile asbestos, aka…

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The Moms Who Sponcon Their Daughters’ First Periods

The world of momfluencers is, to put it mildly, a highly fraught one. With the rise of trad wives like the beauty queen/rancher Hannah Neeleman, aka Ballerina Farm, as well as the 24-year-old model and mother of four Nara Smith, there’s never been more pressure on moms on the internet to present a pristine, highly…

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Shop Smarter With the Consumer Reports Price Tracker

Nice Price, No Availability We noticed a few weeks back that our Panasonic microwave and DeWalt portable generator both dipped in price at certain retailers right around the time they went out of stock. Even now, the microwave remains priced at $339.95 at Walmart—$60 below the offer at Abt Electronics—yet it’s unavailable for purchase. The…

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Three New Recalls Issued for Possibly Radioactive Shrimp

The recall issued by Southwind Foods includes the following brands and sizes of shrimp products:• Arctic Shores frozen cooked shrimp (sizes: 16/20, 31/40, 41/50, 61/70, 91/120, 150/200): 6-ounce, 12-ounce, 1-pound, and 2-pound bags. • Arctic Shores frozen raw shrimp (sizes: 16/20, 26/30, 31/40, 41/50): 1-pound and 2-pound bags. • Best Yet frozen cooked shrimp (sizes:…

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Safe Bassinets Have These 6 Features, CR’s Experts Say

2. A Tight-Fitting Mattress Any bassinet that you buy should come with a snug-fitting mattress. When the mattress is centered in the bassinet, you should see no gaps between the edge of the mattress and the bassinet walls any larger than one-half inch, or about a finger-width. “A mattress that doesn’t fit tightly may shift…

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