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Study maps HER2 mutations in lung cancer patients from Northeastern Brazil

A new research paper was published in Volume 16 of Oncotarget on June 17, 2025, titled "Molecular landscape of HER2-mutated non-small cell lung cancer in Northeastern Brazil: Clinical, histopathological, and genomic insights."

27 Jun 2025

Too sick to work, some Americans worry Trump’s bill will strip their health insurance

Stephanie Ivory counts on Medicaid to get treated for gastrointestinal conditions and a bulging disc that makes standing or sitting for long periods painful. Her disabilities keep her from working, she said.

27 Jun 2025

Partial match stem cell transplants show strong survival rates

Blood cancer patients who may have previously struggled to find a donor for transplantation now have more options.

26 Jun 2025

Methylene blue emerges as an adjunct in septic shock

Recent evidence suggests methylene blue may help reduce vasopressor needs and ICU stays in septic shock, but current data do not support replacing standard therapies. Further research is needed to clarify its optimal dosing, timing, and patient selection for best outcomes.

26 Jun 2025

Study shows the correlation between stressed parents and self-harming in adolescents

One in ten Norwegian adolescents has engaged in deliberate self-harm without intending to commit suicide.

26 Jun 2025

Louisiana and Texas test new laws to shield teens from junk food ads on social media

Researchers are studying how new laws in Louisiana and Texas that restrict adolescent social media use and targeted food advertising impact teens’ exposure to junk food marketing. The protocol uses real-time screen recording and surveys to measure the effects on health equity.

24 Jun 2025

Social media content exposure linked to teen vaping and cannabis use

Teens who see social media posts showing cannabis or e-cigarettes, including from friends and influencers, are more likely to later start using those substances or to report using them in the past month, according to surveys done by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.

24 Jun 2025

Caloric restriction may help delay decline in reproductive function associated with aging

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) Volume 17, Issue 5, on May 20, 2025, titled "Short-term moderate caloric restriction in the rhesus macaque attenuates markers of ovarian aging in select populations."

24 Jun 2025

Bedtime screen habits linked to poor sleep in tweens

Good sleep is vital for adolescents' physical health, mental well-being, and academic success - yet many don't get enough rest. Now, a new study reveals bedtime screen habits may be to blame.

20 Jun 2025

Addictive screen use linked to poor mental health in preteens

Addictive use of social media, video games, or mobile phones-but not total screen time-is associated with worse mental health among preteens, a new study by researchers at Columbia and Cornell universities has found.

19 Jun 2025

Hidden pressures behind Instagrams family meal trends

The study analyzes Instagram's family meal content, highlighting its role in shaping unrealistic expectations and perpetuating gender norms in parenting.

17 Jun 2025

World Wellbeing Week: Bedfont® Scientific Limited highlights ongoing investment in employee wellbeing

World Wellbeing Week is a global awareness event recognized annually during the last week of June.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 17 Jun 2025

Kennedy’s HHS sent Congress ‘junk science’ to defend vaccine changes, experts say

A document the Department of Health and Human Services sent to lawmakers to support Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to change U.S. policy on covid vaccines cites scientific studies that are unpublished or under dispute and mischaracterizes others.

13 Jun 2025

Digital classroom lessons give students the tools to say no to vaping

Researchers co-designed and user-tested the ‘OurFutures Vaping’ digital program to prevent e-cigarette use among Australian adolescents. The four-lesson intervention, developed with students and teachers, showed high acceptability and addresses critical gaps in youth vaping prevention.

12 Jun 2025

Telehealth-based care program boosts function and mood in seniors with cancer

New research in the June 2025 issue of JNCCN-Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network found that older people with cancer had better daily functioning, improved mood, stronger illness understanding, and a higher quality of life if they participated in a telehealth-based care program called Geriatric Assessment-Guided Intervention-Supportive Care (GAIN-S).

12 Jun 2025

What’s really at stake when your child spends hours on screens?

A comprehensive meta-analysis of 132 longitudinal studies found that increased screen use in children—especially gaming—is linked to a higher risk of later socioemotional problems. These effects are small but significant, with risks accumulating over time and varying by age, gender, and type of screen activity.

12 Jun 2025

Emotional and behavioral problems linked to excessive screen use create a vicious cycle in kids

Spending too much time on screens may cause emotional and behavioral problems in children – and those problems can lead to even more screen use, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

9 Jun 2025

TikTok skincare trends could lead to long-term skin damage in teens

It turns out when teens on TikTok say, "Get ready with me," it can be more harmful than they might realize.

9 Jun 2025

Healthy living remains a challenge even for teens in affluent counties

Even in seemingly affluent counties such as Surrey, teens are unable to access healthy lifestyles due to poverty, geographical inequalities, discrimination and mental health challenges, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.

5 Jun 2025

UK study shows 'takeaway night' more than just fast food for families

A UK study found that nearly all families occasionally eat takeaway food together, with most using it as a convenient, social treat. However, frequent takeaway consumption is more common in both high- and low-income families, revealing complex socio-economic patterns.

4 Jun 2025

Social Media News and Research

Latest Social Media News and Research

Study maps HER2 mutations in lung cancer patients from Northeastern Brazil

Too sick to work, some Americans worry Trump’s bill will strip their health insurance

Partial match stem cell transplants show strong survival rates

Methylene blue emerges as an adjunct in septic shock

Study shows the correlation between stressed parents and self-harming in adolescents

Louisiana and Texas test new laws to shield teens from junk food ads on social media

Social media content exposure linked to teen vaping and cannabis use

Caloric restriction may help delay decline in reproductive function associated with aging

Bedtime screen habits linked to poor sleep in tweens

Addictive screen use linked to poor mental health in preteens

Hidden pressures behind Instagrams family meal trends

World Wellbeing Week: Bedfont® Scientific Limited highlights ongoing investment in employee wellbeing

Kennedy’s HHS sent Congress ‘junk science’ to defend vaccine changes, experts say

Digital classroom lessons give students the tools to say no to vaping

Telehealth-based care program boosts function and mood in seniors with cancer

What’s really at stake when your child spends hours on screens?

Emotional and behavioral problems linked to excessive screen use create a vicious cycle in kids

TikTok skincare trends could lead to long-term skin damage in teens

Healthy living remains a challenge even for teens in affluent counties

UK study shows 'takeaway night' more than just fast food for families

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