According to Consumer Reports: Antidepressants can improve the symptoms of depression, but they can also have serious side effects. So you don’t want to take one if you don’t have to. The information in this report can help you decide—with your doctor or mental-health professional—whether an antidepressant might be right for you, and if...
by Magaly Olivero Retired Navy vet Chad Colter Photo by Dana Jensen/The Day As communities gather this Memorial Day to honor those who have served their country, some Connecticut veterans and their families are wondering if the nation will be able to honor its promise to provide a lifetime of low-cost, high-quality health care....
For people who have Medicare, there are important changes, including new benefits, to consider since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law last year. Consumer Reports now has a free guide to explain the changes to Medicare. Free copies of “Medicare: 6 Things You Need to Know Now” are available for a limited...
Safety officials have launched an initial probe into complaints from consumers that some GM, Chrysler and Nissan vehicles have serious safety issues. A recall decision is made if the regulators find that there are systemic safety problems. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into more than 400,000 Nissan Altimas from 2007 to...
