Health
Walking or bicycling to work influenced by others
(Medical Xpress)—People who walk or bike to work are likely to influence their co-workers and partners to do the same, according to health researchers.
May 29, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Survey: Nearly 7 in 10 parents believe social media image editing apps and filters have a negative influence on children
With children more plugged in to social media than ever before, a wave of new image editing apps and filters along with trends related to appearance have parents concerned about damage to body image.
May 23, 2023
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Health
Exposure to advertising tied to teen E-cigarette use
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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Addiction
Tweens just say 'maybe' to cigarettes and alcohol
When it comes to prevention of substance use in our tween population, turning our kids on to thought control may just be the answer to getting them to say no.
Mar 12, 2012
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Health
Societal factors influence packaging
Three societal factors—social responsibility, health, and virtual decision making—are influencing food packaging decisions. Formal connections that link the value of post-consumer packaging to more sustainable package ...
Mar 18, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Ethical behavior can be contagious, study says
A new study from Penn State Smeal College of Business faculty members Steven Huddart and Hong Qu examines the power of social influence on managers' ethical behavior. The Department of Accounting researchers find that managers ...
Oct 1, 2014
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Health
Individual choices, not family influence teenagers' non-alcoholic drink preference
Adolescents' non-alcoholic drinks preferences are strongly influenced by their own individual circumstances and lifestyle choices, but not by their families and home environment, according to a new UCL study.
Dec 5, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Link found for weight-, shape-related bullying, eating disorder behaviors
(HealthDay)—Weight- or shape-related bullying (WSB) is associated with purging and muscularity-oriented behavior (MOB), but not other eating disorder behaviors, according to a study published online June 28 in the International ...
Jul 8, 2021
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Pediatrics
Exposure to flame retardants linked to premature birth, higher birth weight
In the largest study of its kind, researchers at UC Davis Health found that exposure to organophosphate ester flame retardants during pregnancy was associated with preterm birth, especially among females. The chemicals were ...
Jan 24, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Rethinking breast cancer risk
In October each year, pink ribbons become more prominently displayed on clothing and street corners, the symbol of an international movement to raise awareness about breast cancer. The debilitating disease, which impacts ...
Mar 31, 2020
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