DON'T GET BURNED---HU050701
Summer's in full swing, which means lathering on sunscreens with SPF's of 25, 30…even 50. But most block UVB rays…and not UVA's, which experts now say can cause premature aging, and possibly even cancer. Enter Mexoryl… a UVA-shielding sunscreen that's wildly popular in other countries. It's illegal here in the U.S. But that's not stopping Americans from getting it. We went undercover and found out how easy it is to buy it. Why the ready availability of the black-market sun blocker? What does the FDA have to say? Find out why leading dermatologists say it's the best thing to save your skin. A Heads Up investigation!

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TRAVEL TROUBLES---HU050702
Promises of "free" vacations or deals at prices so low you'd be a fool to stay home. Travel certificates are a huge trend….with offers popping up all over the Internet, in the mail, and over the airwaves. Who wouldn't love a little getaway…especially if it costs next to nothing? Heads Up … travel fraud is now among the top ten complaints at the National Fraud Commission Center. While some offers are legit, others are not…tacking on surprise fees and sneaking in all kinds of restrictions. There are ways to grab a real deal… What you need to know to keep you flying high and not flying off the handle!

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WEIGHTY MATTERS--- HU050703
You step on a scale and see how much you weigh. End of story, right? Not any more! Nowadays scales push well-being over weight. The newfangled machines can tell you everything from muscle mass to visceral fat, metabolic age to water percentage…some even will give your recommended caloric intake! Of course, they'll still tell you whether you're packing on the pounds…but experts say the body composition readings are the better indicator of just how healthy you are. Can you tip the fitness scales in your favor? We'll give you the skinny in this Heads Up report!

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DIALING UP FUN---HU050704
Astro-pop, Zuma, Asteroids…You can now ring up some of the hottest video games while you're waiting for a call or headed to the mall. Downloadable cell phone games are hot. But, beware…they're not all fun and games. Some charge a one-time download fee of $4-$6, others charge you a few bucks a month and, for avid gamers, it can really add up. Users are expected to dole out more than two billion dollars worldwide on the games by the end of this year!! We'll give you the Heads Up! on what you need to know before you…or your child…dials up a big bill!

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CALCULATING YOUR FUTURE--- HU050705
You know you need to save for retirement…but how much do you need and how can you reach your goals? Now, everything you need is at your fingertips…thanks to all sorts of retirement calculators on the Web. How do they work and…with so many to choose from…how do you know which ones to use? What factors are most important to consider…and if you get different sets of numbers, how can you know what you really need? We'll unravel the retirement riddle for you…and give you a Heads Up on how to calculate the calculators so that you can make sure you're rolling in the green stuff in your golden years.

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CHANNEL SURFING ON THE ROAD---HU050706
Are we there yet? How many times have you heard that from the back seat? If you're looking for new ways to keep the family occupied while on a road trip…the sky's the limit…literally. Forget DVD players --.satellite TV…for your car…is here! New services will allow your family to fight over hundreds of choices…from cartoons, to new movie releases…even the evening news…all while you careen down the highway at top speeds! How does it all work? What does it cost? A Heads Up on how you can tune in… Of course, figuring out who controls the remote is up to you!

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