Psychology & Psychiatry
Depressed by Facebook and the like
Everyone else is better than me. That's the impression you get when you look at profiles on social networks.
Jul 18, 2019
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Health
Facebook posts better at predicting diabetes, mental health than demographic info
Language in Facebook posts may help identify conditions such as diabetes, anxiety, depression and psychosis in patients, according to a study from Penn Medicine and Stony Brook University researchers. It's believed that language ...
Jun 17, 2019
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Medical research
Study finds health professionals need to be cautious on social media
For health professionals, posting a single negative comment to their Facebook profiles may hinder their credibility with current or potential clients, a new University of Guelph study reveals.
Jun 17, 2019
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Genetics
Genes for Good project harnesses Facebook to reach larger, more diverse groups of people
In 2015, a group of researchers hypothesized that our collective love of Facebook surveys could be harnessed for serious genetic studies. Today, the Genes for Good project (@genesforgood) has engaged more than 80,000 Facebook ...
Jun 13, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
6 ways to protect your mental health from social media's dangers
More than one-third of American adults view social media as harmful to their mental health, according to a new survey from the American Psychiatric Association. Just 5% view social media as being positive for their mental ...
May 29, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How stress leads to Facebook addiction
Friends on social media such as Facebook can be a great source of comfort during periods of stress. However, if they don't receive any support offline, stressed users are at risk of developing a pathological dependence on ...
May 28, 2019
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Health
AAP: Social media companies must curb spread of vaccine myths
(HealthDay)—Google, Facebook, and Pinterest need to take more action against the growing threat to children posed by online misinformation about vaccines, the American Academy of Pediatrics said in a letter sent to the ...
Mar 6, 2019
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Other
Social media can improve lives post-disaster, according to research
Newly published research has shown the important role social media can play supporting health and wellbeing following a disaster.
Feb 18, 2019
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Health
Some Facebook users perceive worsening physical health
Facebook use linked to perceptions of worsening physical health, new research from the University of Surrey, reports.
Jan 8, 2019
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Health
Can Facebook advertising prevent cancer?
Is there ever a truly good time for a colonoscopy? Even with the recommendation of a primary care physician, it's easy to procrastinate or simply forget to schedule an appointment with your friendly neighborhood endoscopist. ...
Dec 19, 2018
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