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A new study finds that UV dryers for gel nail polish can damage DNA and mutate cells, confirming dermatologists' safety concerns. There are precautions you can take and alternatives to consider.

Amazon ended its charity donation program, AmazonSmile, after a series of other cost-cutting measures. Many shoppers expressed disapproval on social media and have been searching for alternatives.

The bottom base of some Green Sprouts products can break off, exposing a solder dot that contains the toxic metal, a federal regulator said. No injuries have been reported from such incidents.

U.S. plants are making more baby formula than ever. But uneven distribution and overbuying means parents can run into empty store shelves.

The bargain store has been testing the increase for months and says it's not a reaction to the current surge in inflation, though it will help.

The global supply chain backup is clogging the Port of Houston, but it's not as bad as the huge bottleneck at the Port of Los Angeles.

Officials say the recall was prompted after a random sample tested positive for the organism listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported, the FDA says.

A larger White House campaign is targeting what it calls anti-competitive behavior in several industries, including meatpacking, in which over 80% of beef goes through just four companies.

Johnson & Johnson says internal testing showed some sunscreen samples contained low levels of benzene, which causes cancer with long-term exposure.

The decision comes after the coronavirus pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in an already fragile supply chain system.

The auto industry is embracing the pivot toward electric vehicles. Will consumers hop on board? Ford is introducing an electric F-150 pickup, called Lightning, at a pivotal moment.

The nation's student loan watchdog has resigned from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, arguing that its current leadership has undermined efforts to protect student borrowers.