American scientists have been at the pinnacle of scientific research, but when it comes to the general public science isn’t something that they excel in with a new study showing that Americans…
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CDC: 41 million contact lens wearers in US at risk of eye infections
In a national survey carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), US it as been found that almost all of the 41 million estimated contact lens wearers in…
Young women embarrassed to say ‘vagina’, ‘orgasm’
In a newly published survey, Ovarian Cancer Action, UK has found that more than half young women tend to avoid seeking professional help when it comes to gynaecological issues owing to embarrassment…
Survey finds 20% decline in beach goers
Two separate studies – one by YouGov and other by National Trust – have found that there has been a decline in the number of people visiting the coast since 2005 –…
Dirty cars provide perfect environment for eColi, study finds
Researchers have shown through a new study that cars with spilled food and drink create the perfect environment for breeding of bugs and dangerous bacteria. Carried out by researchers at University of…
Majority of Americans turning to Facebook and Twitter for news consumption: Report
Social media giants Facebook and Twitter are turning into influential news sources for majority of Americans, a new survey has found. According to a survey conducted by the US-based Pew Research Center…
Survey: Foodies weigh less and may be are healthier
A new nationwide survey in the US involving over 500 women has found that adventurous eaters, also referred to as “foodies” by many weigh less and may be are healthier than their…
Over 45% people under 30 want cannabis to be legal; 25% want alcohol banned
A new survey has revealed that nearly half of people under 30 want cannabis to be made legal while nearly quarter of the people surveyed want alcohol to be illegal. The survey…
Survey finds worrying lack of understanding about sunscreens
Many Britons are unaware that the SPF rating displayed on sunscreen labelling alone doesn’t guarantee all round protection from potential sun damage, a Royal Pharmaceutical Society survey into sunscreen use has found….
Year long FSA survey finds campylobacter in 73% of chickens
Campylobacter, the food bug which is mainly found on raw poultry and is considered one of the biggest cause of food poisoning in the UK, has been found in 73 per cent…
Third of Britons think about dying and death at least once a week
Although majority of Britons think that it is more acceptable to talk about dying than it was 10 years back, discussions about dying, death, bereavement and making end of life plans still…
Brits still in the dark about how obese they are
Brits are still unaware about their obesity status as more than third (36 per cent) of UK adults, who think they are just overweight, are actually clinically obese and at risk of…
China’s smartphone market is showing signs of saturation: Report
China’s smartphone market is witnessing signs of saturation, a new survey report has revealed. According to IDC, China’s smartphone shipment in the last quarter has dropped for the first time in nine…
Tinder raises question on accuracy of recent GlobalWebIndex survey
Tinder has raised questions on the accuracy of a recent survey report which claimed almost a third of all Tinder users are married. The GlobalWebIndex survey of over 47,000 internet users globally…
UK consumer confidence continues high trend in April; Brits resort to saving
According to latest figures from GfK’s UK Consumer Confidence Index, households have had a boost owing to low inflation, but rather than splurging on expensive items, Brits are resorting to saving tactics….