Articles By Lara Becker
COVID-19: Losing Smell and Taste Affects Mental Health
Losing your sense of taste and smell can not only affect your mental health - for some it has a significant impact on their livelihood. 
Has the Real Power of Solar Energy Arrived?
Over the next decade, the International Energy Agency expects renewable energy to account for 80% of the world's power consumption. 
Sitting Isn't the New Smoking, Apparently
Some health professionals have asked this question for years: Is sitting the new smoking? 
10 COVID Tech Solutions for Hotels
Hotels and other industries related to travel and leisure have been hard hit by the pandemic. AI and apps may be coming to the rescue. 
Hand Sanitizer Recalled; Resembled Kids’ Juice Boxes
A hand sanitizer designed for children and depicting cartoon characters has been voluntarily recalled. 
COVID-19 Product Scams on FDA's Radar
Some COVID-19 products don't always match their advertising claims. Since the pandemic started in March, the FDA has issued 120 COVID-19-related warning letters. 
Insomnia, Shoes, Vaping and More – What’s New
New studies with topics ranging from vaping to insomnia provide important health and safety updates for consumers. 
How to Navigate School Sports in a Pandemic
Despite close quarters, high levels of perspiration and possible coronavirus contamination, many schools and colleges have decided: We should go forward with in-person sports.
