Psychology & Psychiatry

Study shows a virtual nurse can persuade you to get vaccinated

Can a virtual nurse persuade people to get vaccinated? Scientists from SWPS University have proven that it is possible. Finding new forms of informing people about vaccinations is particularly important for public health ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

When doctors dismiss symptoms, patients can suffer lasting harm

A review by Rutgers Health researchers reveals the psychological damage and health care avoidance that may occur when doctors dismiss, minimize or ignore patients' symptoms, a phenomenon medical scientists call "symptom invalidation" ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Eating disorders: The hidden health crisis on college campuses

What does a person with an eating disorder look like? The picture may not be as clear-cut as many people think. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis led a study that revealed an important lesson: Eating disorders ...

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