Here are answers to the 25 most common.
HEALTH
Every week, theres another grocery product recall.
What can I do so I dont eat something I shouldnt?
Retailers often use this information to notify customers when they bought a recalled product.
This causes problems with prescriptions being filled before I need them, or not ready when I want them.
How can I manage this?
Auto-fill programs are intended to help you remember to pick upprescriptionsand shorten wait times for a refill.
Of course, youre not obligated to pick up a prescription that has been filled for you.
Is there new guidance on how much water to drink?
We can usually trust our bodies.
When you need water, you get thirsty.
And 99.9 percent of the time, if we overdrink, we pee a lot.
Sowhen youre thirsty,drink somethingand when youre not, you probably dont need to.
But if you want to take a few extra sips out of your trendy tumbler, go ahead.
Is it safe to eat from them now?
If a staff member is serving at the buffet, that may be a big improvement.
And pre-plated items make a difference.
Many of those enticing short-term CDs are promotional offers.
Be sure to read the fine print before youinvest.
Mary Grace Roske, spokeswoman for CD Valet
My credit card company is great about detecting possible fraud.
Fraud protectionsmay be a pain sometimes, but theyre important.
Use the number on the back of your card.
Telling them about the purchase should stop a fraud hold on your card.
Likewise, call them if you are planning to travel.
Are there circumstances when I still need to wear one while traveling?
So wear a mask when in crowded indoor spaces like security lines and the gate area in airports.
Its fine to take it off when you find an open corner away from people.
And if someone near you is coughing, you might want to cover up.
Linsey Marr, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Tech
