Email Continues to Deliver Strong ROI and Value for Marketers
Despite periodic claims of declining, email continues to thrive as a core marketing channel. Its sustained success, however, hinges on marketers addressing the impact of mobile usage, increasing message volume, and data-driven personalization. These trends are detailed in eMarketer’s report, “Email Marketing Benchmarks 2016: Relevancy, Frequency, Deliverability, and Mobility.”
Update on Twitter's Rate Limits
To ensure the authenticity of its user base, Twitter has implemented measures to remove spam and bot accounts from the platform. These actions included temporarily limiting usage to detect and eliminate harmful accounts effectively. According to the company, advance notice of these measures could have allowed bad actors to adjust their behavior and evade detection.
Everything You Need to Know About Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Many people diagnosed with COPD have both conditions. Emphysema gradually damages the lung’s air sacs, making it harder to exhale. Chronic bronchitis causes swelling and narrowing of the bronchial tubes, leading to mucus buildup.
How the Companies Line Up
Since its debut in August 2006, the "Guide to Greener Electronics" has evaluated the environmental performance of leading electronics manufacturers. This guide encourages the industry's shift toward sustainable practices by ranking companies based on their policies and actions regarding toxic chemical usage and product recycling.
Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 offers federal tax credits and deductions to help Americans make their homes and buildings more energy-efficient. These incentives aim to lower energy costs and reduce energy demand as the country shifts toward cleaner energy sources.
Dirty Dozen Food List
A recent analysis, based on data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has highlighted the fruits and vegetables most and least contaminated with pesticide residues. The findings include 12 items with the highest pesticide contamination levels and 14 produce items with the lowest pesticide residues.
Cleaning Supplies and Your Health
From over 2,000 cleaning products available in the U.S. market, many contain substances associated with significant health risks. Despite these risks, product labels often fail to provide sufficient details about ingredients, making it difficult for consumers to choose safer options.
Birth Defects
Congenital disabilities can impact a child’s development and overall well-being. Cleft lip, palate, and microcephaly are some of the most widely studied congenital conditions due to their effects on appearance, speech, and brain development. Understanding their causes, risk factors, and treatment options can help families seek appropriate medical care and support.
Lift Every Voice: The Biden Plan for Black America
The Biden Plan for Black America, released during the 2020 presidential campaign, sets forth an ambitious vision to address systemic inequalities and provide meaningful reforms to the issues that disproportionately affect African Americans. Joe Biden’s plan promises to tackle the many problems with long-standing roots in racial injustice, from economic disparities and educational inequities to criminal justice reform and healthcare access. Its comprehensive initiative aims to provide African Americans with the tools and opportunities needed to succeed while working to undo the harms of historical discrimination.
The Thalidomide Tragedy: Lessons for Drug Safety and Regulation
During the 1960s, many children, including young kindergartners, were born with phocomelia, a condition that caused shortened or missing limbs. This was a direct result of the drug thalidomide.