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Mashup Score: 11Arsenic, Lead Found in Popular Protein Supplements - 1 year(s) ago
Some protein supplements have a high level of toxic heavy metals, according to a report from the Clean Label Project. Consumer Reports explains what you need to know.
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Mashup Score: 8
Americans are taking more Prescription Medication than ever before, and more than people in any other country. But are all these pills doing more harm than good? Consumer Reports investigates.
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Did you know that the proportion of Americans consuming more than 5 prescription drugs has nearly tripled in the last 20 years? Over a third of individuals aged 55 and above are taking 5+ medications, with a staggering 9% taking more than 10. https://t.co/rHZzUrMmOy https://t.co/noK1fcwAI5
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Mashup Score: 5Smarter: How to Prevent Knee Pain - Consumer Reports - 1 year(s) ago
This week’s Consumer Reports’ Smarter newsletter tackles the causes and ways to mitigate knee pain.
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Orthopedic surgeon @CodyWylesMD describes how weakness in other parts of the body can contribute to knee pain. https://t.co/7Pu41GEhKp via @ConsumerReports
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Mashup Score: 26GoodRx Is Fined for Sharing Users' Prescription Information With Facebook, Google, and Others - Consumer Reports - 1 year(s) ago
GoodRx has been fined for sharing users’ prescription information, Consumer Reports says, noting that the FTC could also investigate fitness and other health apps .
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In 2020, @ConsumerReports's investigative work showed @GoodRx was sharing medication data to tech companies w/o user permission https://t.co/qFq10QZe4o That was just the beginning-> @statnews+ @themarkup https://t.co/oqokkgq2oO @varlogsimon @KatieMPalmer https://t.co/x36ciON5hj
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Mashup Score: 9The Truth About Green Tea for Weight Loss - 1 year(s) ago
Consumer Reports evaluates the research on green tea for weight loss and the prevention of cancer and heart disease.
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Eg literature: Green tea: https://t.co/P0pMugsPGI Keto: https://t.co/fi55JeZSz4 (clip slip: diff defs, but key carb restriction + fat & protein) Fasting: https://t.co/1nwl67XUxe "time-restricted eating was not more beneficial with regard to reduction in body weight"
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Mashup Score: 2When Diabetes Devices Fail - Consumer Reports - 1 year(s) ago
In this investigation on diabetes devices, Consumer Reports says that while innovations from manufacturers over the past 10 years have made it easier for people with diabetes to control glucose levels, malfunctions or design flaws can have deadly consequences.
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When Diabetes Devices Fail “We’re not tracking device stability and accuracy. We’re tracking people who die or almost die because of inaccurate devices.” #medtwitter @IrmaRaste https://t.co/kyNWGX6jY8
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Mashup Score: 16
A new report by Healthy Babies Bright Futures underscores the risks of lead in water. Consumer Reports explains what the report found and what you can do to ensure your drinking water is safe.
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RT @babydocAnita: https://t.co/ppCqP3O4S7 Jackson residents, please use bottled water and not boiled water to mix formula. No amount of le…
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Mashup Score: 0WiFi 7 Is Coming: Here's What to Expect - 2 year(s) ago
In this look at WiFi 7, Consumer Reports says this next-generation WiFi technology is expected to be faster, more responsive, and more reliable than the current WiFi 6 standard.
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WiFi 7 Is Coming: Here's What to Expect https://t.co/8WWIDT7p35
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Mashup Score: 0Shop Around for Lower Drug Prices - 2 year(s) ago
When Consumer Reports’ secret shoppers looked for lower drug prices, the differences they found were remarkable.
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This is a study run by @Lisa_L_Gill @ConsumerReports few years ago. Note how drug prices for common drugs vary wildly by pharmacy. 5/ https://t.co/bDJmBPwwfL https://t.co/i2DCrtKRF5
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Mashup Score: 5Online Pharmacies Can Help You Save Big on Prescription Drugs - 2 year(s) ago
Consumer Reports shows you how to save big on prescription drugs by shopping at online pharmacies, even without using insurance.
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The practice of making prescriptions out to the nearest pharmacy will change. #MedTwitter Patients will demand prescriptions be sent to the pharmacy with the lowest cost. @costplusdrugs @GoodRx @ConsumerReports https://t.co/np8id9Pgra
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Protein powders are a convenient way to boost protein intake, but they have drawbacks, such as additives, allergens, or heavy metals. Almost all the Clean Label Act tested had 1 or more heavy metal contaminants. More than half had #BPA. #protein https://t.co/NehJrTR67h. https://t.co/MOQKDe8dCz