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    CR Digital Archive

    May 2020

    Cover Story

    Not All Fast-Food Calories Are Created Equal
    What to think about when you see those calorie counts on menus
    Fast Food Gets a Makeover
    Our ratings of 17 restaurant chains can help you eat healthier, especially if you're ordering in more now

    Special Report

    Alternatives to Traditional Medical Care
    More Americans are accessing on-demand house calls, virtual doctor visits, workplace clinics, and more. Which is best for you?

    Why Older Adults Need Special Medical Care
    How geriatricians can help and what to do if you can't find one

    Features

    Mold in Your Washing Machine: The Mystery & the Menace
    CR investigates why some front-loaders become a breeding ground for mold and whether the industry can find a solution

    Lab Tests

    What's New in Vinyl Siding and Alternative Home Siding
    Our tests reveal brands offering great protection at the best price

    Vinyl Siding and the Environment
    The health risk to consumers and the environment is generally low, except under extreme conditions

    Cars

    Quiz: What Kind of Driver Are You?
    Take Consumer Reports' quiz to find out which cars match your personality

    Departments

    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
    From Our President: Taking Care in a Time of Crisis
    CR offers its best, scientifically rigorous guidance to help you through the COVID-19 emergency

    The May 2020 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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