Diane Umansky

Consumer Reports shows you how to protect your privacy and still get treatment if your doctor asks for your Social Security Number.

Consumer Reports talks with experts who share their tips about the best ways to protect yourself in extreme cold.

Shopping for hearing aids can be complicated. Consumer Reports weighs in on the best hearing aid brands and retailers, according to our members.

It’s important to take the right steps to ensure proper healing after a child experiences a blow to the head. Consumer Reports offers these concussion treatment tips.

Women who have heart attacks may face a greater risk of death when treated by male doctors at the emergency room, according to a new study. Consumer Reports has what you need to know.

Shingles can cause a painful lingering rash. The new shingles vaccine, Shingrix, might offer more protection against this infection.

Deciding when—or whether—your child engages in contact sports is a personal choice. Consumer Reports offers tips that parents can employ to help prevent concussions.

New research clarifies the risks of football and other contact sports for youngsters. Consumer Reports explains the long-term effects of childhood concussions.

These experts healthy eating tips can lead to healthy weight loss.

Consumer Reports evaluated eight types of hot chocolate mixes to find the four that have the best taste and nutritional profile.