Rita R. Robison

The six peptides, discussed at a FDA advisory committee meeting in July 2026, are BPC-157, Epitalon, KPV, MOTS-c, Semax, and TB-500. Compounding pharmacies will be able to make the six peptides available by prescription. ritarrobison.com/hhs-allows-…

Enjoy Halloween, especially eating chocolate candy. However, use these safety tips so that you or your kids aren't one of about 3,000 people who go to an emergency room every year due to a Halloween-related injury. ritarrobison.com/remember-th…

Lemurs need your help. Consider joining Wildlife Madagascar on World Lemur Day because 90 percent of lemurs are endangered. ritarrobison.com/happy-world…

Pres. Trump has exempted about 200 industries in nearly 40 states from clean-air rules. They include some of the country’s worst polluters, including chemical plants, copper smelters, and coal power plants. About 3 million people live near them. ritarrobison.com/trump-exemp…

Are you dressing up for Halloween this year? Witch, goblin, vampire, Spider-Man, superhero, KPOP demon hunter, princess, other? ritarrobison.com/what-are-th…

Will your family be spending $115.14 per person on Halloween this year? ritarrobison.com/facts-and-f…

States blocked an illegal attempt by the Trump administration to withhold loan forgiveness for ideological and unlawful reasons. PSLF forgives the remaining loans of borrowers who work in public service and make 10 years of payments. ritarrobison.com/trump-admin…

Dollar General received thousands of complaints on its overcharging at the cash register, but it didn't stop the deceptive practice, lawsuit says. ritarrobison.com/states-and-…

I've wondered why my smart phone can tell me it's a scam call coming in, but it won't stop the call. From this report, I see the problem. Half of the phone companies haven't put in the controls they're supposed to install. ritarrobison.com/less-than-h…

In the 10 largest metro areas, a family would need about 11 years to save for a home, a big increase since 2019. From the most to fewest years, they are Los Angeles, New York City, Miami, D.C., Chicago, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Atlanta, Dallas, and Houston. ritarrobison.com/the-amount-…

Reliability is one of the most important factors people weigh before buying a major appliance, but it’s also one of the hardest things for a shopper to see for themselves. Look for the Consumer Reports badge and read its review by becoming a subscriber. ritarrobison.com/new-1-brand…

Data centers that "bring their own power"–which rely on polluting gas instead of cleaner, cheaper sources–won’t protect communities from the effects of big energy demand. Pollution from these centers could cause $5 to $10 billion in health damages annually.ritarrobison.com/instead-of-…

Consumers too often lack basic information about pesticides used in their homes, in communities, and in food, and they lack meaningful protections when those chemicals put their health at risk. ritarrobison.com/people-have…

Know your rights and speak up if you're dealing with insurance companies after damage from Hurricane Isaias. Insurers are increasingly closing claims without making payments and using biased experts to justify those denials, recent data and lawsuits show. ritarrobison.com/how-to-get-…

As you make your holiday shipping budget, take into account that USPS shipping costs are going up temporarily during the holidays, from 50 cents to $9.10. The higher cost is for a heavier package. ritarrobison.com/prices-are-…

It's great to see these consumer champions receive awards from the National Consumers League. ritarrobison.com/consumer-ch…

Ever wonder how ticket scalpers work? This FTC lawsuit describes how one company made millions including on a Beyonce concert. ritarrobison.com/reps-compan…

Open enrollment to switch to Medicare Advantage is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. The plans can have problems: denied services that Original Medicare would have covered, your doctors not in network, high pressure sales, and problems switching back to a medigap policy. ritarrobison.com/why-a-medic…

Today is the deadline for in-person voter registration in Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and West Virginia. It's the deadline to register online in D.C., Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and West Virginia.ritarrobison.com/today-is-th…

The damage farmed fish is doing to fisheries, workers, the environment, and people who live near fishmeal plants is astounding. Farmed fish are fed fishmeal made from smaller fish that are cooked. ritarrobison.com/fishmeal-ma…