CBD oil: what do consumers need to know?
An increasing number of consumers are turning to CBD oil to treat medical conditions. But with the regulations and clinical evidence being so confusing, many […]
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Shopify faces complants from consumers and merchants
Shopify is one of the largest web hosts for online stores. The platform has over 800,000 merchants, who are able to store and ship merchandise […]
Consumers urged to get vaccinated ahead of flu season
Last year’s flu epidemic was one of the worst on record. Although experts say it’s too soon to predict how severe this year’s flu season […]
Political ads to be banned on Twitter
There’s no doubt that the Cambridge Analytica scandal has damaged the reputation of many social media platforms. And with trust in online platforms at an […]
Why do consumers prefer digital banking?
The closure of bank branches may be alarming for many consumers. But, a survey from Provident Bank shows that there’s a reason for their decline: […]
New cystic fibrosis and Alzheimers drug sent for FDA approval
Cystic fibrosis is a progressive disease that causes persistent lung infections and can lead to breathing difficulties. For many years, scientists have been looking for […]
E-cig crisis blurs the distinction between vaping and smoking
The regulatory backlash against vaping brand Juul in the United States has directly impacted the broader tobacco sector, with merger talks between Philip Morris International […]
Study finds consumers more likely to blame other drivers than self-driving cars for accidents
Consumers seem to have mixed feelings about driverless cars. However, being sceptical, new research from the University of Exeter has found that it’s possible they […]
Three celebrity Instagram posts promoting weight-loss products banned
Research has shown that social media sites like Facebook and Instagram can cause mental health issues, low self-esteem and body image issues, especially when they […]
Australian watchdog takes court action against Google
Google has been under the spotlight a lot in the last few years, from the home mini scandal to scrutiny over digital tax. Now, in […]