News tagged with consumer affairs
Getting news from the Internet not as divisive as many assume
The Internet is changing the way people get their news, but there's little proof that it is fragmenting or polarizing the news audience the way many assume, says professor David Tewksbury, the head of the ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 16, 2012 |
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An appeal to the caregiving values of rural women for breast cancer prevention
In an effort to develop strategies for breast health awareness in rural populations researchers asked the question, "What message strategies will motivate Appalachian women to attend to breast health issues and become actively ...
Mar 02, 2011 |
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A proven tool for losing weight: Reading food labels
Diet and exercise have long been the top two elements of effective weight loss. Now add a third: reading the labels on packaged foods.
Sep 15, 2010 |
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Unhappy customers: Everyone has a right to complain, and does
We've all had that sinking feeling when we got home and a purchase turned out to be damaged, or worse yet, we had no warranty with which to dispute the damage. Are some consumers disadvantaged by income, race, education, ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 08, 2010 |
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Half of Euro online travel purchases legally unsafe: EU
More than half of all people who buy flights, hotel rooms and hire cars online risk being left without compensation if companies fail under outdated law, the EU said Thursday.
Nov 26, 2009 |
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Young People Doing Fine When It Comes To Saving Money
(PhysOrg.com) -- Younger adults may be doing a better job saving for the future than many experts believe, according to a new study.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 22, 2009 |
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Consumers dictate their own 'rules of engagement' with retailers online
Consumers are taking back control of their personal data as more businesses are proactively seeking detailed information (buying habits, demographic data, etc.). While retailers may use new technology as a way to gain a competitive ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 21, 2009 |
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Apple in hot water in France over 'exploding iPhones'
Half a dozen new cases of "exploding iPhones" emerged in France on Wednesday, as Apple faced an official inquiry and calls to come clean over possible risks linked to its wildly popular smartphone.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Aug 26, 2009 |
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Recent smoking-cessation research highlights importance of keeping teens from smoking
Despite the efforts of college students to quit smoking, recent research conducted by Joyce M. Wolburg at Marquette University suggests that an extended trial and error period is necessary. Given that most college students ...
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Jun 03, 2009 |
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