Space Heater Safety: What You Need to Know Before You Plug One In
Space heaters are one of the most common household items in America — and one of the most dangerous. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that portable heaters, including electric space heaters, are involved in an average of 1,600 fires per year, resulting in an average of 70 deaths and 160 injuries annually. […]
FDA: How Sweet It Is – All About Sweeteners
Whether it’s to cut down on the number of calories they consume or any of a variety of other reasons, some people choose sweeteners other than sugar. Sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose, and stevia-derived substances, for example, are widely used ingredients in foods and beverages marketed as “sugar-free” or “diet.” Some of the products also are […]