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Online Chatter Affects Stock Returns
April 19, 2012 — It turns out that all of those bad reviews of new computers, shoes, toys and other products at Amazon and other websites with consumer reviews have more impact than just helping shoppers decide if ... > full story -
Anti-Tobacco TV Ads Help Adults Stop Smoking, Study Finds
April 19, 2012 — Anti-tobacco television advertising helps reduce adult smoking, according to a new study -- but some ads may be more effective than ... > full story -
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Rose-Colored Glasses: Are Optimistic Consumers More Likely to Trust Salespeople?
April 16, 2012 — People who believe the world is a just place trust salespeople more than consumers who don't -- but only after they've made a purchase, according to a new ... > full story -
When Do Consumers React to Social Exclusion With Charitable Behavior?
April 16, 2012 — People who feel ignored tend to engage in conspicuous consumption, whereas consumers who are rejected are more likely to volunteer or donate to a worthy cause, according to a new ... > full story -
Consumerism and Its Antisocial Effects Can Be Turned on -- Or Off
April 9, 2012 — Money doesn't buy happiness. Neither does materialism: research shows that people who place a high value on wealth, status, and stuff are more depressed and anxious and less sociable than those who ... > full story -
Less Than 1 in 6 Americans Frequently Washes Grocery Totes Increasing Risk for Food Poisoning
April 3, 2012 — Reusable grocery totes are a popular, eco-friendly choice to transport groceries, but only 15 percent of Americans regularly wash their bags. Most users are inadvertently creating a breeding zone for ... > full story -
Consumers Misunderstand 'Cruelty-Free' Labeled Products
March 28, 2012 — Experts believe a legal definition for what constitutes "cruelty-free" labeled products should be determined and manufacturers should be required to abide by the legal use of the ... > full story -
Tracking Pedestrians Indoors Using Their Smart Phones
March 9, 2012 — The next generation of smart phone could combine the data from its gyroscopes with a built-in compass to allow you to track your movements when indoors even without GPS. Such a system could be useful ... > full story -
Children May Have Highest Exposure to Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles, Found in Candy and Other Products
February 15, 2012 — Children may be receiving the highest exposure to nanoparticles of titanium dioxide in candy, which they eat in amounts much larger than adults, according to a new study. A new study provides the ... > full story -
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Medical Debt Keeps Rising, New Report Shows
February 6, 2012 — A comprehensive new report on health insurance shows the so-called Great Recession caused hundreds of thousands of Californians to lose coverage and acquire medical ... > full story
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