We all like to believe that we are free to make our own choices. At the same time, many people think that psychological techniques are constantly being used to sway us—from social media trends to advertising. So how do ...
Jan 3, 2023
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Can highly processed foods be addictive?
Nov 9, 2022
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An end to outdoor marketing of gambling, alcohol and junk food is urgently needed to protect children from harm, according to new University of Otago-led research.
Oct 6, 2022
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Both electronic cigarette advertising and peer influence are significantly associated with e-cigarette initiation among U.S. teens, according to a study published online Sept. 29 in JAMA Network Open.
Oct 5, 2022
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Recent media releases/statements on new prescription-only medicines (POMs), issued by the UK Department of Health and Social Care and its executive NHS agencies, risks spurning the strict regulations on the promotion of these ...
Sep 27, 2022
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Junk food advertising restrictions on Transport for London (TfL) networks have prevented almost 100,000 obesity cases and is expected to save the NHS over £200 million, according to new research.
Aug 2, 2022
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When hypothetically selecting a breast reconstruction surgeon, women place the highest value on surgeons' online, educational, and personal reputations, according to a study published in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive ...
Jul 19, 2022
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In many countries, inequalities in income and wealth have been rising since the 1980s. It has been estimated that the top 1% of income earners globally earn 20% of total income. But inequality isn't just about wealth—elite ...
Jul 5, 2022
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More than 11,000 bowel cancer deaths could be prevented by simply sending an additional invitation to people who have not yet been screened, a new study by the University of Sheffield has found.
Jul 5, 2022
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The internet can be a double-edged sword for patients seeking health information, particularly in terms of direct-to-consumer advertising. In a paper recently published in The Medical Journal of Australia, researchers at ...
Apr 21, 2022
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