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Feed SubscriptionInvestigation: Most medical devices implanted in patients without testing
Consumer Reports investigation revealed that most medical implants are not tested before being implanted and are often "grandfathered" in
Read More »Report: Medical implants rarely tested
Consumer Reports investigation finds artificial joints, pacemakers and other devices often have little to no testing
Read More »Video: "Dangerous Devices" – Are medical implants safe?
Consumer Reports Senior Program Editor Nancy Metcalf talks to Charlie Rose and Erica Hill about the dangers of medical implants.
Read More »Video: Artificial hip horror story
According to an investigation by Consumer Reports, most medical implants have never been tested for safety. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano reports.
Read More »Bogus beliefs: 11 medical "truths" now overturned
Is grandma always right? Maybe not when it comes to medical advice, says Consumer Reports health expert
Read More »FDA mulls tighter arsenic restrictions for apple juice
Consumer Reports study found 10 percent of apple juices contaminated
Read More »Consumer Reports finds high arsenic levels in juice: Was Dr. Oz right?
Consumer Reports tested 88 juice samples, found 10 percent with elevated arsenic levels
Read More »Bait and switch? Fish buyers beware
Consumer Reports spot probe finds less expensive seafood substitutions made at many restaurants and supermarkets
Read More »Video: Fish fraud?
Rebecca Jarvis sits with Consumer Reports Editor in Chief Kim Kleman about what the magazine says is the intentional mix-ups of different kinds of fish in fish markets and restaurants and how it can affect your health.
Read More »Video: Choosing the best health care options
Russ Mitchell talks with Consumer Reports senior program editor, Nancy Metcalf, and Prevention Magazine contributing editor, Dr.
Read More »Video: Reebok settles suit over butt shaping shoes
The FTC says that Reebok's advertising for its EasyTone and RunTone shoes was deceptive and has ordered the company to refund customers $25 million. Erica Hill and Chris Wragge talk to Consumer Reports medical advisor, Dr
Read More »Report: Many making risky moves to cut med costs
Consumer Reports: Many in U.S. cutting expenditures by delaying doctor visits and procedures, ordering drugs outside country
Read More »Video: Beware pricey, perhaps unneeded heart procedures
Dr. John Santa of Consumer Reports speaks to Chris Wragge about a new investigation that found some healthcare providers are unnecessarily marketing expensive heart procedures to healthy patients.
Read More »Video: Consumer Reports on new sunscreen rules
Consumer Reports' medical advisor Dr. Orly Avitzur explains the new FDA rules for sunscreen labeling and what it means for beachgoers and sun worshipers
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