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Research finds 10% of Anglican clergy have experienced violence

Professor Jonathan Gabe, of Sociology and Professor David Denney, of Social and Public Policy both in the School of Law at Royal Holloway, conducted the survey with more than 540 participants across the UK.

3 Jan 2019

New communication strategies can help spread the word about cancer screening

Is there ever a truly good time for a colonoscopy? Even with the recommendation of a primary care physician, it's easy to procrastinate or simply forget to schedule an appointment with your friendly neighborhood endoscopist.

19 Dec 2018

Study finds similarities and differences in risk factors between substance and behavioral addictions

A study published in the Australian Journal of Psychology found certain similarities and differences in personality traits when comparing compulsive use of social media with problematic or risky alcohol use

19 Dec 2018

Risk Analysis publishes special issue on communicating about Zika virus

Today, Risk Analysis, an International Journal, published a special issue, "Communicating About Zika," which features several articles that were originally presented as works-in-progress at the Zika Communication Summit convened in March 2017 by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.

10 Dec 2018

Study finds link between passive use of social media and depression symptoms

Over the past decade, social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have become a central part of everyday life. Despite their massive popularity, however, controversy abounds regarding their impact on mental health and wellbeing.

5 Dec 2018

How body image concerns in young men contribute to increase in hospital cases

"Recent media reports highlighting NHS statistics which show a rapid increase in the number of boys and young men being admitted to hospital suffering from eating disorders are welcome, if only for helping to draw attention to this issue.

4 Dec 2018

LetsGetChecked: The Company That's Revolutionizing Consumer Healthcare

LetsGetChecked is a medical technology platform revolutionizing consumer healthcare by linking patients with labs to make healthcare open and patient-led.

From Letsgetchecked 4 Dec 2018

Young women receiving health and beauty info from social media ignore risks of indoor tanning

Young women who receive health and beauty information from their friends and through social media may be more likely to ignore the risks of indoor tanning, according to a team of researchers.

4 Dec 2018

Mental health disorders on the rise among youngsters says report

A new report has shown that one fifth of all girls aged between 17 and 19 years and a tenth of boys in the same age group in England are suicidal or have tried to harm themselves.

23 Nov 2018

FurtherMore campaign aims to counter radio silence in metastatic breast cancer patients

A new campaign called FurtherMore has been launched by Eisai with advice from pan-European and national patient associations.

From Eisai 22 Nov 2018

Metastatic breast cancer patients feel isolated and need more support from HCPs, report reveals

A report released today highlights the growing need for healthcare professionals to manage both the physical and emotional aspects of this terminal disease.

From Eisai 22 Nov 2018

Study explores how the moving brain processes visual information

What we see is not only determined by what is really there, but also depends on whether we are paying attention, whether we are moving, excited or interested.

21 Nov 2018

Survey: Misconceptions about opioid use undermine pain control among Asian cancer patients

Misconceptions about the use of strong opioids showed to undermine optimal pain control among Asian cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy according to a cross-sectional survey conducted at the Sarawak General Hospital in Malaysia.

21 Nov 2018

In-person social contact may offer protection against depression and PTSD symptoms

In-person social contact seems to offer some protection against depression and PTSD symptoms, but the same is not true of contact on Facebook, suggests a study by Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System and Oregon Health and Science University researchers.

20 Nov 2018

Online communication technologies could stave off depression among seniors, shows study

Imagine your family has moved across the state or across country. You're retired, and your spouse has passed away. Lacking the social connections previous generations once found in church or fraternal organizations, it doesn't take much time to begin feeling isolated and alone.

20 Nov 2018

Highlighting Advances in Bioengineering and Analytical Technologies with eBooks

eBooks are often considered the natural evolution of the whitepaper. Unconstrained by the requirements of alternative forms of digital content.

From AZoNetwork UK Ltd. 16 Nov 2018

Alcohol ads on social media sites with pro-drinking comments increase desire to drink

Alcohol advertisements on social media sites such as Facebook can increase young adults' desire to drink if the ads contain pro-drinking comments from users. That's according to new research in the current issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

14 Nov 2018

Mental health community engagement campaign shows signs of success

A community engagement campaign launched by Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health to address mental health barriers had an impressive reach with the younger audience it targeted and showed signs of changing attitudes, according to a new RAND Corporation evaluation.

14 Nov 2018

Yelp reviews help understand strengths, weaknesses of emergency departments and urgent care centers

Yelp reviews reveal that emergency departments are viewed as being higher quality but lacking in service as compared to urgent care centers, which patients rate the opposite, according to a new study from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

12 Nov 2018

Excessive use of social media through visual postings linked to increase in narcissistic traits

A new study has established that excessive use of social media, in particular the posting of images and selfies, is associated with a subsequent increase in narcissism.

9 Nov 2018

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Latest Social Media News and Research

Research finds 10% of Anglican clergy have experienced violence

New communication strategies can help spread the word about cancer screening

Study finds similarities and differences in risk factors between substance and behavioral addictions

Risk Analysis publishes special issue on communicating about Zika virus

Study finds link between passive use of social media and depression symptoms

How body image concerns in young men contribute to increase in hospital cases

LetsGetChecked: The Company That's Revolutionizing Consumer Healthcare

Young women receiving health and beauty info from social media ignore risks of indoor tanning

Mental health disorders on the rise among youngsters says report

FurtherMore campaign aims to counter radio silence in metastatic breast cancer patients

Metastatic breast cancer patients feel isolated and need more support from HCPs, report reveals

Study explores how the moving brain processes visual information

Survey: Misconceptions about opioid use undermine pain control among Asian cancer patients

In-person social contact may offer protection against depression and PTSD symptoms

Online communication technologies could stave off depression among seniors, shows study

Highlighting Advances in Bioengineering and Analytical Technologies with eBooks

Alcohol ads on social media sites with pro-drinking comments increase desire to drink

Mental health community engagement campaign shows signs of success

Yelp reviews help understand strengths, weaknesses of emergency departments and urgent care centers

Excessive use of social media through visual postings linked to increase in narcissistic traits

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