Stay cool: the secret behind a great night’s sleep
The average human being will spend approximately one third of their life asleep. During that time, the body undergoes essential maintenance which is crucial to […]
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How can you avoid social media scams?
With there now being an estimated 3.48 billion social media users globally, an increasing number of scammers are using these platforms to lure victims into […]
How does thirdhand smoke affect children?
We’re all aware of the dangers of smoking and breathing in secondhand smoke. However, thirdhand smoke – the tobacco residue and chemicals that remain on […]
How does the FDA plan to lower the cost of generic drugs?
Ned Sharpless, the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has just announced that the agency will be taking steps to improve the development […]
WhatsApp to introduce ads on its “status” feature
At the annual Facebook Marketing Summit in the Netherlands, Facebook announced that, from next year, ads will be used on the messaging service WhatsApp. Facebook […]
Government regulations could mean tighter security rules on smart devices
The rising use of internet connected household devices is bringing many benefits to consumers. However, there are also concerns over the security of these devices […]
Regulator rules that broadband and phone providers must inform customers about the best deals
In a bid to break the “loyalty penalties” consumers face on some of their bills, broadband, phone, and television providers will, in future, have to […]
Oil prices: a short-term explosion?
With the oil price per barrel rising significantly since the start of the year, industry experts are predicting an even higher increase in the years […]
Will the new FOBT gambling regulations do more harm than good?
With the number of people suffering from gambling addiction continuing to rise, MP’s are looking for new ways to regulate the industry and protect the […]
UK supermarket merger: how Sainsbury’s plans to address the CMA’s concerns
As part of the efforts to address the concerns raised by their supermarket merger in the UK, Sainsbury’s and Asda say they could sell off […]