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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…

5 years ago

Study warns consumers that some mattresses could emit harmful chemicals

In a new study, consumers are being warned that certain types of mattresses could be emitting chemicals. The study looked…

5 years ago

UK to extend HPV vaccination program to boys

In the UK, girls aged 12 and 13 are routinely offered the HPV vaccine in schools. Now, in a bid…

5 years ago

Consumer group warns that flammable fridges could still be on sale

Despite safety fears, a consumer group in the UK has warned that thousands of fridges that are currently on sale…

5 years ago

British airways faces record fine after GDPR breach

Until now, the largest penalty ever imposed under data protection laws was on Facebook, which was a fine of £500,000…

5 years ago

How to avoid online holiday booking scams

With so many consumers now using the internet to book their holidays, experts are warning that there’s an increased risk…

5 years ago

San Francisco announces ban on e-cigarettes

Earlier in the year, San Francisco announced that it was planning to ban the sale of e-cigarettes until the devices…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

Calls for websites to do more to deal with fake reviews

Online shopping is big business. And with the industry growing at a rapid pace, the number of transactions is increasing…

5 years ago

Facebook to launch its own cryptocurrency

Facebook recently announced that it will be making a number of updates to the way its platforms work. And now,…

5 years ago