Psychology & Psychiatry
Social media can reveal who needs the most help
Language use in social media can be a useful tool for social scientists, because it reflects living conditions in areas the posts originate from.
Feb 8, 2024
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News tagged with social media
Vaccination
Investigating the impact of perceived experts as anti-vaccine influencers on social media
While medical professionals and scientific researchers are some of the most effective sources encouraging vaccination, a study finds that individuals who appear to be biomedical experts may also be important anti-vaccine ...
Feb 7, 2024
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Medications
Parents warned of killer fake pills laced with fentanyl
The DEA has posted a chilling two-page warning to parents on fake pills—pills that can kill. The "One Pill/Can Kill" campaign kicks off with a warning that fentanyl "is a deadly synthetic opioid" pressed into bogus pills ...
Feb 7, 2024
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Addiction
Youth drinking is declining—myths about the trend busted
Alcohol consumption among younger generations has been declining for years. And with many pubs and cocktail bars now catering to the sober and "sober curious", it's easier than ever to opt out.
Feb 6, 2024
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Addiction
The Facebook trick that online gambling is using to target Australians
Gambling advertising has long been a contentious issue in Australia, with critics and regulators regularly raising concerns about the intensity and placement of ads in the media.
Feb 5, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Loneliness is plaguing Americans in 2024: poll
Americans are terribly lonely, a new poll reveals.
Feb 1, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Is social media affecting your child's health? A Miami children's hospital takes action
Depression. Addiction. Eating disorders. A "mental health tsunami" is affecting kids and teens. And research shows a correlation between the internet, social media and an increase among children for suicidal thoughts and ...
Feb 1, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Body positive images on social media improve how men view their bodies, study reveals
Exposure to body positive imagery on social media increases body satisfaction and reduces weight concerns in both men and women, a new study from the University of Surrey reports.
Jan 30, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Broadening the range of contraceptive methods offered in the consultation room
New digital contraceptive methods, such as apps or wearables to determine fertile days, are gaining in popularity. University of Amsterdam medical anthropologist Ellen Algera and her colleagues have investigated whether and ...
Jan 29, 2024
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Pediatrics
New pediatric immunization guidelines take a jab at vaccine hesitancy
It happens every year around this time: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention releases the new year's immunization schedules, which describe when and how vaccines should be given.
Jan 29, 2024
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