Health
Study shows surprising links between Alzheimer’s and your appendix
Gut health shown as a long-term influencer on brain health
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Consumer Protection
Timeshare exit scheme promoter bilked consumers out of $90 million: FTC
Most timeshares are virtually worthless, fees are high and the contracts are nearly impossible to break.
Consumer Protection
California accuses Amazon of price-fixing, says it bullies vendors and competitors to raise prices
The company denies the allegations and says it is "proud" of its low prices
Consumer Protection
Maryland outlaws 'predatory pricing,' other states may follow
It's also called "dynamic" or "surveillance" pricing and it is not the consumer's friend
Health
Healthy food is good for you, unless it’s not, study finds
Pesticide residue on fruits, vegetables may raise lung cancer rates in young consumers
Travel
Rising jet fuel prices reshaping air travel
Fuel is a big deal for airlines, typically as much as 35% of total operating expense
Consumer Protection
Maine is first to protect consumers from home equity investment loans
Law provides Mainers with the most comprehensive protections in the country
Health
Trump pushes psychedelics into the policy mainstream with new research order
Support from veterans and some health officials meets skepticism from critics warning of safety risks and hype
Health
Drug poisoning risk rises with use of gabapentin and similar medications
Elevated risk can persist for months, researchers find
Spirit Airlines faces collapse as fuel prices spike
Flights are still operating normally for now, but the next few weeks could determine whether Spirit survives
Consumer Protection
'Click to Cancel' rule coming to NYC but still blocked nationwide by a court ruling
Nothing annoys consumers more than being trapped in self-renewing subscriptions that are nearly impossible to break
Health
Anti-aging claims may be anti-factual, researchers warn
New research suggests many anti-aging claims may be overstated — and could reshape how drugs and therapies are developed