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WHO reports highest number of measles cases in ten years

According to a report by the WHO, the number of new measles infections in and around Europe has now reached…

5 years ago

Calls for social media sites to do more to protect children

Research has shown that social media sites, like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube can, if used excessively, can cause mental health…

5 years ago

E-cigarettes vs NRT: which is more effective?

A recent study in the UK showing that e-cigarettes could be more effective than NRT in helping smokers to quit.…

5 years ago

How would a trade war affect the fight against climate change?

As consumers continue to feel the pay the price for climate change with declining resources, the World Economic Forum (WEF)…

5 years ago

Provident’s advertising sparks criticism about the payday loan industry

After the holiday period, many consumers are facing cash shortages or struggling with extra debts. And following recent concerns over…

5 years ago

Popular roundup weedkiller taken off sale in France over safety concerns

Whether the use of glyphosate should be allowed in Europe has been an ongoing battle. However, a court ruling in…

5 years ago

Investigation in e-coli outbreak continues

The latest outbreak of e-coli has affected sixty-two people in sixteen US states. Of these, twenty-five were hospitalised. Additionally, there…

5 years ago

How will the FDA shutdown affect consumer safety?

It's estimated that, due to a government shutdown, around 41% of FDA staff are currently not working. According to the…

5 years ago

Regulations for cold calls about pensions tightened

Under new plans, designed to protect consumers from scams, companies making cold calls about pensions could receive a fine of…

5 years ago

Sears seeking liquidation due to debt

US department store Sears hit news headlines recently, after trying to seek a deal with Edward Lampert for a $4.4…

5 years ago