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ConsumerReportsHealth.org provides the most current health information from a well-respected consumer source.

Offering Consumers Union’s research and recommendations about health care and healthy living, this resource is designed to inform consumers as they navigate the health care labyrinth and seek a trusted unbiased source of information. Ratings are provided for:

  • Exercise equipment
  • Medical equipment, such as heart rate monitors and blood glucose meters
  • Treatment ratings for over 200 of the most common conditions
  • Natural medicine ratings
  • Hospital ratings (and soon to follow, doctor ratings)
  • Health plan ratings based on comprehensive survey methodologies

Consumers Union is a leading advocate for patient safety, healthcare quality and effectiveness, and affordable health coverage for all, and has a long history of informing consumers about healthcare products and services.

ConsumerReportsHealth is included under the Consumer Reports link in EBSCOhost — simply click the Health tab to access the resource:

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ConsumerReports.org® — the largest paid-publication subscription-based website in the world — enables consumers to make better purchasing decisions on the products they are shopping for. Whether you are looking to find the best deal on an LCD TV, or researching the top-recommended used vehicles,ConsumerReports.org provides ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services.

In addition to product ratings and reviews, you will find in-depth advice, tips and trends written by Consumer Reports experts. Frequently updated articles, blogs and video content allow consumers to peruse the latest consumer news — whether you’re looking to learn more about budget-friendly home improvement plans, understanding the benefits and risks of retirement options, or searching for the latest recalls of baby products.

The information is updated frequently, providing reliable data, unbiased information and more than 1000 ratings, reviews, product comparisons and video clips.

Consumer Reports offers:

  • Scientific tests and ratings of thousands of products every year.
  • More than 100 experts working in 7 major areas:
  • Appliances
  • Cars
  • Baby & Kids
  • Electronics
  • Foods
  • Health & Family
  • Recreation & Home Improvement
  • Information that empowers consumers to make the best purchasing decision.
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