In a move that provides relief to thousands of renters who face eviction but draws the federal government even deeper into the housing market, loan giant Fannie Mae said Sunday that it would sign new leases with renters living in foreclosed properties owned by the company. ...more

December 15, 2008

A consumer advocacy group called on the Food and Drug Administration Tuesday to ban the use of eight artificial colorings in food because the additives may cause hyperactivity and behavior problems in some children. ...more

June 4, 2008

A consumer advocacy group petitioned the government Thursday to pull the birth-control patch off the market, calling it far riskier than the pill. ...more

May 9, 2008

The popular anti-wrinkle drug Botox and a competitor have been linked to dangerous botulism symptoms in some users, cases so bad that a few children given the drugs for muscle spasms have died, the government warned Friday. ...more

February 9, 2008

A variety of consumer and advocacy resources emerged in the wake of massive toy and jewelry recalls. These, in addition to government sites, offer assistance, advice and opportunities to advocate for new laws. ...more

December 9, 2007