Nothing lasts forever, but a growing number of cost-conscious consumers are finding a quick fix to address the old adage by choosing to repair, rather than replace apparel and household items such as shoes, clothes, televisions and vacuums. ...more

March 11, 2009

Type "aspartame" or "sucralose" into a search engine and you're bound to hit links tying the artificial sweeteners to some malady. Never mind that the Food and Drug Administration says they are safe. ...more

February 7, 2009

Casual and fast food chains have a compelling weapon in their fight for your wallet during trying economic times: free chow. ...more

February 4, 2009

Pfizer Buying Wyeth No. 1 drugmaker Pfizer said Monday it is buying No. 12 Wyeth for $68 billion in a deal that will wipe out nearly 20,000 jobs but boost Pfizer's revenue and profit. ...more

January 27, 2009

Want to know how many calories are in that burrito or fried chicken you're ordering? Fast-food company Yum Brands Inc. says it's taking the guesswork out of counting calories. ...more

October 1, 2008