Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Misinformation surges amid India's COVID-19 calamity
The man in the WhatsApp video says he has seen it work himself: A few drops of lemon juice in the nose will cure COVID-19.
May 14, 2021
0
3
Page 6 - News tagged with social theories
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How do Americans view the virus? Anthropology professor examines attitudes of COVID
In her ongoing research about Americans' responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, Northern Arizona University anthropology professor Lisa Hardy and her collaborators have talked to dozens of people. A couple of them stand out ...
Sep 25, 2020
0
1
Psychology & Psychiatry
Attachment theory: How an obsession with its classifications can harm children
Attachment theory has entered the realm of pop psychology, seemingly providing answers to many common problems. The theory, which is one of the most empirically validated within developmental psychology, revolves around the ...
May 3, 2023
0
4
Psychology & Psychiatry
Can parents give their children too much attention?
Parents today spend more time with their children than ever before. Yet, at the same time, they worry more than previous generations about doing enough—believing a lack of engagement may harm their child's future success ...
Jun 26, 2023
0
22
Psychology & Psychiatry
New book explores how we make decisions when faced with uncertainty
For decades, statisticians, economists, philosophers and mathematicians have studied how to make decisions in the face of uncertainty, and typically their analyses have focused on how to use probability theory from mathematics ...
Oct 2, 2019
0
3
Psychology & Psychiatry
Social exclusion leads to conspiratorial thinking, study finds
Recent polls have shown that many white, working-class people in America feel pushed out by society, a reason why many voted for President Donald Trump. Many of these supporters latched onto misinformation spread online, ...
Feb 16, 2017
0
0
Overweight & Obesity
A family-based weight management program improved self-perception among obese children
Battling the childhood obesity epidemic is a priority for many researchers, as obesity during adolescence increases the risk of chronic diseases throughout life. Because obese children have lower quality of life and self-esteem, ...
Jun 6, 2016
0
4
Psychology & Psychiatry
Is symptom expression a form of communication?
Symptoms of illness are not inevitably tied to an underlying disease —rather, many organisms, including humans, adapt their symptom expression to suit their needs. That's the finding of Arizona State University's Leonid ...
May 26, 2016
0
21
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pakistan says Facebook to help in fight against polio
Pakistan says Facebook will help the country in its fight against polio after authorities blamed anti-vaccine content posted last year on the social network site for a leap in the number of cases.
Jan 16, 2020
0
2
Psychology & Psychiatry
Closer personal relationships could help teens overcome learning disabilities
A new study from a Tel Aviv University researcher says that children with learning disabilities develop less secure attachments with mothers and teachers, and that closer and more secure relationships with parents and adults ...
Feb 28, 2013
0
0
