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 […]
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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 and chemicals that remain on […]
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 at a range of household […]
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 to reduce the number of […]
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 could be flammable. Which? claim […]
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 for its role in the […]
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 of falling victim to online […]
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 had been properly investigated by […]
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 […]
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 year on year. Many online […]