Psychology & Psychiatry
For now, psychology is our best anti-coronavirus tool
Aside from a vaccine or cure, knowledge of human behaviour and psychology may be the best means of controlling the spread of COVID-19.
May 28, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Conspiracy beliefs reduce the following of government coronavirus guidance
A new study from the University of Oxford shows that people who hold coronavirus conspiracy beliefs are less likely to comply with social distancing guidelines or take-up future vaccines.
May 22, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Busting coronavirus myths will take more than science: Lessons from an AIDS study
The coronavirus pandemic is accompanied by what the World Health Organisation describes as an "infodemic" – misinformation, disinformation or conspiracy theories: "coronavirus myths." These circulate on social media and ...
Apr 17, 2020
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Surgery
Study: 'Pre-habilitation' by peer coaches before knee replacement may improve outcomes
Rehabilitation after knee replacement is an essential part of the recovery process. But what's the best way to prepare patients before the procedure? Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City launched ...
Nov 13, 2019
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Health
German paediatricians demand compulsory vaccinations
Germany's paediatricians association Wednesday demanded mandatory childhood vaccinations against measles and a range of other diseases in a debate kicked off by the health minister.
Mar 27, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychologists say our 'attachment style' applies to social networks like Facebook
A new investigation appearing this week in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin suggests a strong association between a person's attachment style—how avoidant or anxious people are in their close relationships—and ...
Jul 24, 2017
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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
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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
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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
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Zika conspiracy theories on social media putting vulnerable people at risk
Conspiracy theories and pseudoscientific claims refuting the facts around Zika virus vaccines could be putting vulnerable people at risk, according to a new study published in Vaccine. By analyzing social media in real time, ...
May 24, 2016
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