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Consumer groups call for “buy now, pay later” apps to be regulated

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) services have become more popular in the last few years, and many people view them…

4 years ago

FDA approves second booster shots for the over 50s

The FDA has now extended its emergency authorization of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to include a second booster shot…

4 years ago

Can you become a morning person?

Do you want to start waking up earlier? If you’re not a morning person, life can become challenging - especially…

4 years ago

How long do COVID-19 antibodies last?

COVID-19 is still a new disease, so scientists are still researching how long antibodies will last. However, it’s currently estimated…

4 years ago

Severe COVID-19 could be linked to long-term mental health problems

A recent study published in The Lancet Public Health journal has found that severe COVID-19 could be linked to long-term…

4 years ago

How climate change could affect seasonal allergies

A new study has found that allergy season could become longer and more intense due to climate change. This is…

4 years ago

Starbucks speeds up its efforts to eliminate single-use plastics

Coffee chain Starbucks has announced that it’s moving away from single-use plastics and piloting a reusable cup scheme.  The company,…

4 years ago

Coca Cola, Starbucks, McDonald’s, and other retailers withdraw business from Russia

Due to the invasion of Ukraine, a number of retail giants, including Coca-Cola, Starbucks, and McDonald’s, have joined the list…

4 years ago

UK government proposes updates to the Online Safety Bill to stop scam ads

The UK government has proposed an update to the Online Safety Bill that could mean search engines and social media…

4 years ago

The pros and cons of a cashless society

Increasing numbers of consumers are now choosing to use a card or contactless device to make payments, rather than using…

4 years ago