The Brutal Business of Battling Bedbugs

A vast industry has sprouted up to fight infestation, from bug-sniffing dogs to portable fabric steamers to undercover exterminators. The front lines are jammed with all manner of measures, including pricey and high- and low-t…

Turning Foul Flavors Into Sweet Success

For most outfits, it’s marketing 101: Products need to look attractive, sensual and delicious. But some brands have taken the opposite approach. By proudly touting their foul, harsh flavors, they’ve built a loyal base by convin…

FDA Sends Warning Letters to Electronic Cigarette Makers

The FDA issued warning letters to five electronic cigarette distributors, saying the products are being marketed illegally as safer alternatives to smoking and even as smoking-cessation aids. The agency says they must seek FDA …