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    CR Digital Archive

    May 2019

    Cover Story

    How to Protect Yourself From Robocalls
    As the robocall epidemic continues to grow, you have a few options to help deal with the deluge
    Mad About Robocalls?
    So are we! CR explains how things got so bad and what carriers and the government should do more of to protect consumers.

    Special Report

    Can We Save More Lives on America's Roads?
    Advances in safety technology are reshaping the auto industry. So why is the highway death toll still so stubbornly high?

    Anatomy of the Modern Seat Belt
    How seat belts work, and a timeline of this key safety device
    The Neglected Car Backseat Is in Need of a Safety Makeover
    Improvements are needed for rear passenger safety

    Features

    CBD Goes Mainstream
    CR surveyed more than one thousand CBD users nationwide to find out whether it’s changing their lives—and how

    Lab Tests

    Can Ice Cream Ever Be Healthy?
    We tested ‘light’ and low-calorie frozen desserts to see whether a healthier treat can taste like traditional ice cream

    Beyond Milk & Sugar: What Else Is in Your Ice Cream?
    How to read the ingredients list

    Insights

    Easy Ways to Cut the Amount of Sodium in Your Snacks
    Chips, salsa, guacamole, and more can be packed with sodium, so look for foods with less

    Departments

    From Our President: Robocalls, CBD
    Consumer Reports has consumers' backs by continuing the fight against robocallers and by taking a closer look at CBD
    Building a Better World, Together
    Join with us to make a safer, fairer, healthier marketplace
    Selling It
    Goofs, glitches, and gotchas spotted by our readers

    The May 2019 issue of Consumer Reports provides the latest ratings and reviews plus rigorous reporting on issues that impact consumers. Consumer Reports is one of the most trusted sources for information and advice on consumer products and services, with more than 7 million paying members.
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