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Recall recap: Birth control pill mix up, dangerous dehumidifiers and more

By Rita Colorito on September 22, 2011 in

Birth control pills.

This week's recalls include several brands of birth control pills that might be ineffective because of incorrect packaging. Read on for our weekly roundup with links to additional detailed information on model numbers and contact information and tips on what action you should take.

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Does your home feel water-logged? Buying a dehumidifier could help

Home & Garden
By Darcy Laszewski on July 15, 2011 in

House as seen through water

Summer is here in full force and the air in your home may be feeling moist. (Hint: When your hardwood floors become a slip-and-slide you have problems.) If left untreated, too much moisture in the air can lead to unhealthy mold and bacteria growth as well as cause damage to wood furniture. If you rather not run the A/C or, worse yet, you don't have one, how can you rid the in-house humidity and cool off? One solution is to close all the windows and place a dehumidifier in your main living area or your bedroom. However, be prepare to rely on fans to keep the air circulating so that dehumidifier can be effective.

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Dehumidifiers might be the worst-rated appliances ever

Home & Garden
By Christine Frietchen on May 17, 2010 in

Thumbs down

We spend a lot of time looking for the best appliances, but we also look out for the worst. Now we've found them: As a group, dehumidifiers get some of the worst ratings of any group of appliances. Maybe it's a perfect-storm situation -- dehumidifiers combine water, electricity, refrigeration elements and a lot of plastic parts. We couldn't find a single model that doesn't get at least some complaints about water leaks, bad accuracy, or poor durability. Our dehumidifiers report focuses on models that do better than others in reviews, but in the course of our research, we found some real stinkers. Here's what you DON'T want to buy...

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Pharm Aid: Who's got the best cough drops?

Health & Beauty
By Sarah Burns on January 17, 2010 in

Cough Drops

Let's face it: Slathering yourself in hand sanitizer and desperately trying to avoid those "achoo-ing" around you doesn't always work. Inevitably, you'll get a cold.

 And while we all know there's currently no cure for the common cold, there are a few things -- like cough drops -- that can help us feel a little better. But do cough drops really help you get better faster?

Let's face it: Slathering yourself in hand sanitizer and desperately trying to avoid those "achoo-ing" around you doesn't always work. Inevitably, you'll get a cold.

 And while we all know there's currently no cure for the common cold, there are a few things -- like cough drops -- that can help us feel a little better. But do cough drops really help you get better faster?

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