News tagged with communication studies


Study finds TV can decrease self-esteem in children, except white boys

If you are a white girl, a black girl or a black boy, exposure to today's electronic media in the long run tends to make you feel worse about yourself. If you're a white boy, you'll feel better, according to a new study led ...

Pediatrics created May 30, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Vitamin D does not boost kids' brainpower, study finds

High levels of vitamin D do not seem to boost teens' academic performance, indicates research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

Health created Apr 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Early life emotional trauma may stunt intellectual development

Early life emotional trauma may stunt intellectual development, indicates the first long term study of its kind, published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

Health created Apr 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

High childhood IQ linked to subsequent illicit drug use

A high childhood IQ may be linked to subsequent illegal drug use, particularly among women, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

Health created Nov 15, 2011 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 0

The social network of infertility: Study examines couples' privacy preferences

(Medical Xpress) -- Couples who are having trouble getting pregnant adjust how much information they share with friends and family, depending on whether it's the husband or the wife who feels stigmatized about their reproductive ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Aug 09, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Romantic comedies affect beliefs about relationships less strongly than expected

Romantic-comedy films are not a major source for developing unrealistic expectations about relationships among young adults, finds a new study to be published online this week in the National Communication Association's journal ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The dangers of 'overparenting'

(Medical Xpress)—Are you that parent who writes your child's essays, cover letters and job applications? Do you call in to encourage employers to give your son or daughter a strong look? If so, you may ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 20, 2013 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Study investigates older adults' views on cancer screening

A study from the Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana University Center for Aging Research has found that many older adults are hesitant to halt cancer screenings even when the screenings may no longer be beneficial or may ...

Cancer created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study of text messaging service shows participants prepared for motherhood

Following last week's mHealth Summit, the largest event of its kind where leaders focus on how wireless technology can improve health outcomes, text4baby announced results from the first randomized evaluation of its service. ...

Health created Dec 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Team finds 14 new biomarkers for type 2 diabetes

A research team led by Anna Floegel of the German Institute of Human Nutrition (DIfE) and Tobias Pischon of the Max Delbrueck Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) has identified 14 novel biomarkers for type ...

Diabetes created Oct 04, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Time with parents is important for teens' well-being

It's thought that children grow increasingly distant and independent from their parents during their teen years. But a new longitudinal study has found that spending time with parents is important to teens' well-being.

Health created Aug 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study looks at what happens when roommates, partners have different levels of tolerance for housework left undone

(Medical Xpress) -- One area that can contribute to relational satisfaction between romantic partners or roommates can be division of household labor. Studies have shown that women traditionally do more in the household.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Trying to quit smoking? Try eating more fruits and vegetables

(Medical Xpress) -- If you're trying to quit smoking, eating more fruits and vegetables may help you quit and stay tobacco-free for longer, according to a new study published online by University at Buffalo public health ...

Health created Jun 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Cancer patients share web info with docs for insight, advice

(HealthDay) -- Cancer patients' primary goal in talking with their doctors about information they've found on the Internet is to get more insight and advice on the online information, new research indicates.

Health created May 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Child coordination disorder ups risk of mental health issues

(HealthDay) -- Children with probable developmental coordination disorder (DCD) at age 7 have a significantly increased risk of depression and mental health difficulties at age 10, according to a study published ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0