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Study shows new way for research findings to reach more people

When it comes to sharing new research findings with the world, Twitter has emerged as a key tool for scientists – and for the journals where they publish their findings.

29 Apr 2017

Food photos on Instagram help users achieve weight loss goals

Instagram users post millions of food photos -- whether to show off a sophisticated palate, make friends drool over chicken and waffles or artfully arrange colorful macarons.

26 Apr 2017

FDA warns 14 companies for illegal promotion and selling of cancer cure products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters today to 14 companies based out of U.S., who are selling more than 65 products illegally making false claims to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure cancer.

26 Apr 2017

Images showing impacts of indoor tanning may be effective in communicating health risks

Although the health risks associated with indoor tanning are clear, tanning bed use among college-aged women is still popular. A new study by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers suggests that adding images depicting the longer-term impacts of indoor tanning might be an effective health risk communication strategy.

25 Apr 2017

New online genetic study aims to enroll 50,000 individuals and families affected by autism

Autism has a strong genetic component. To date, approximately 50 genes have been identified that almost certainly play a role in autism, and researchers estimate that at least an additional 300 are involved.

17 Apr 2017

New study evaluates benefits, design and functionality of popular phone-based sleep apps

An analysis of 35 popular phone-based sleep apps finds that while most help users set sleep-related goals and track and manage their sleep, few make use of other methods known to help the chronically sleep-deprived.

13 Apr 2017

Excessive smartphone use leads to social isolation and personal, workplace problems

Excessive smartphone use leads to problems, and females are especially susceptible to addiction, according to new research from Binghamton University- State University of New York.

12 Apr 2017

New survey reveals how people across the globe perceive, prioritize and prepare for sleep

In celebration of World Sleep Day, Royal Philips today released its report, “Unfiltered Sleep: A Global Prioritization Puzzle,” which showcases the results of an international survey conducted online in February by Harris Poll on behalf of Philips.

21 Mar 2017

Women experience higher stress from major life events than men, study reveals

New research has highlighted the potential gender gap in stress, with women reporting higher stress from life events such as death of a loved one, illness, losing their smartphone and Brexit.

15 Mar 2017

UTHealth researchers receive $1.5 million to increase HPV vaccine rates among minority youth

The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas has awarded $1.5 million to researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health for a project designed to increase human papillomavirus vaccine rates among minority youth in medically underserved areas across Houston.

13 Mar 2017

Researchers urge health agencies to develop clear guidelines for disclosing foodborne illness outbreaks

There's an ongoing debate among public health officials about how quickly they should notify the public about foodborne illness outbreaks, and how much information should be shared.

9 Mar 2017

Scientists find evidence for gene that may be linked to social phobia

People with social anxiety avoid situations in which they are exposed to judgment by others. Those affected also lead a withdrawn life and maintain contact above all on the Internet.

9 Mar 2017

Sexual activity appears to be on the decline among Americans

Americans are having less sex than they did 25 years ago, with the sharpest decline being seen among married people, according to research published in Archives of Sexual Behavior.

9 Mar 2017

Losing Energy vs. Losing Samples, Trade-offs in Sample Storage

An interview with Jean Fallacara, CEO, discussing how Z-SC1 help to ensure safe sample storage at ultra-low temperatures, conducted by James Ives, MPsych

6 Mar 2017

Princeton-Intel collaboration builds new software to decode brain scans

Early this year, about 30 neuroscientists and computer programmers got together to improve their ability to read the human mind.

24 Feb 2017

Researchers find link between person's attitude on social media and dieting success

There is a direct link between a person's attitude on social media and the likelihood that their dieting efforts will succeed.

22 Feb 2017

Study: Underage youth more likely to recall seeing alcohol marketing online than adults

Underage youth are nearly twice as likely to recall seeing alcohol marketing on the internet than adults, with almost one in three saying they saw alcohol-related content in the previous month, according to a new pilot survey led by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

21 Feb 2017

Study reveals key barriers and facilitators to implementing digital health programme

A new study led by the University of Glasgow reports on key barriers and facilitators to implementing a digital health programme - and provides recommendations to move the field forward.

20 Feb 2017

Research: Many ulcerative colitis patients taking conventional treatments describe disease as 'poorly controlled'

New research shows that nearly three-quarters of patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC) taking conventional treatments describe their disease as ‘poorly controlled’ (continuous or regular experience of symptoms that negatively affect quality of life), with half saying they are somewhat or completely dissatisfied with their current medication; only 1% were completely satisfied with their current treatment.

17 Feb 2017

Exclusion from virtual group has negative impact on real-life social behaviour, research shows

In this age of highly realistic computer games and increasingly popular social networks, social exclusion in virtual worlds is becoming more and more socially significant, as is demonstrated by the growing number of "cyber mobbing" cases.

17 Feb 2017

Social Media News and Research

Latest Social Media News and Research

Study shows new way for research findings to reach more people

Food photos on Instagram help users achieve weight loss goals

FDA warns 14 companies for illegal promotion and selling of cancer cure products

Images showing impacts of indoor tanning may be effective in communicating health risks

New online genetic study aims to enroll 50,000 individuals and families affected by autism

New study evaluates benefits, design and functionality of popular phone-based sleep apps

Excessive smartphone use leads to social isolation and personal, workplace problems

New survey reveals how people across the globe perceive, prioritize and prepare for sleep

Women experience higher stress from major life events than men, study reveals

UTHealth researchers receive $1.5 million to increase HPV vaccine rates among minority youth

Researchers urge health agencies to develop clear guidelines for disclosing foodborne illness outbreaks

Scientists find evidence for gene that may be linked to social phobia

Sexual activity appears to be on the decline among Americans

Losing Energy vs. Losing Samples, Trade-offs in Sample Storage

Princeton-Intel collaboration builds new software to decode brain scans

Researchers find link between person's attitude on social media and dieting success

Study: Underage youth more likely to recall seeing alcohol marketing online than adults

Study reveals key barriers and facilitators to implementing digital health programme

Research: Many ulcerative colitis patients taking conventional treatments describe disease as 'poorly controlled'

Exclusion from virtual group has negative impact on real-life social behaviour, research shows

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