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Loneliness: Two types, two impacts, and what they mean for mental health

Loneliness isn't just one thing—it has two key forms: emotional loneliness (lacking deep connections) and social loneliness (lacking social networks). Recognizing these differences is crucial for mental health interventions and public policy.

2 Feb 2025

Can AI recognize the signs of depression in people’s voices?

Machine learning analysis of voice recordings shows promise for detecting depression, with over 70% accuracy, improving screening in healthcare settings.

30 Jan 2025

Telehealth companies boost ad spending while taking on more complex medicine

Shannon Sharpe was having one of those 15-minutes-of-internet-infamy moments. Social media blew up in September after the retired Denver Broncos tight end — accidentally, he later said — broadcast some of his intimate activities online.

30 Jan 2025

Survey shows more Americans prepared to perform CPR in cardiac emergencies

When someone's heart stops pumping, early CPR can save their life. New survey research from the American Heart Association reveals more Americans are prepared to provide that lifesaving rhythm for their friends, family and community.

29 Jan 2025

Trump’s funding ‘pause’ throws states, health industry into chaos

States and the nation's health industry were thrown into disarray after the Trump administration ordered Monday that the government freeze nearly all federal grants at 5 p.m. ET Tuesday, a sweeping directive that at least initially appeared to include funding for Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program that covers more than 70 million Americans.

28 Jan 2025

Infant mortality drops in the United States while SUID rates rise

Infant mortality in the United States decreased by 24.2% between 1999 and 2022. Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University and Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU discovered this improvement in a study published Jan. 27 in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics.

27 Jan 2025

What a US exit from the WHO means for global health

For decades, the United States has held considerable power in determining the direction of global health policies and programs.

24 Jan 2025

Oxford researchers call for framework to study AI's impact on youth mental health

A new peer-reviewed paper from experts at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, highlights the need for a clear framework when it comes to AI research, given the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence by children and adolescents using digital devices to access the internet and social media.

21 Jan 2025

Online resource launched to empower people with vulval lichen sclerosus

A new online guide has launched to support and empower people with vulval lichen sclerosus (LS) to learn about the condition, access the right treatment and live more comfortably.

21 Jan 2025

Meet Wanda: The AI-generated influencer spreading cancer prevention messages

AI-generated influencers can effectively spread cancer prevention messages on social media at a low cost, offering a scalable solution for public health campaigns.

20 Jan 2025

Junk food turns public villain as power shifts in Washington

The new Trump administration could be coming for your snacks. For years, the federal government has steered clear of regulating junk food, fast food, and ultra-processed food.

17 Jan 2025

Sharenting on Instagram: Are children paying the price for influencer fame?

Researchers analyzed over 5,000 Instagram posts from British motherhood influencers, revealing how "sharenting" raises privacy risks while balancing commercial and personal motivations.

16 Jan 2025

Exploring the psychological impact of "topical steroid withdrawal"

Painful skin and trouble sleeping are among the problems reported when tapering cortisone cream for atopic eczema. This has been shown by a study headed by the University of Gothenburg. Many users consider the problems to be caused by cortisone dependence.

15 Jan 2025

Study reveals decline in hormonal contraceptive use and increase in fertility awareness methods

There has been a shift away from the use of more reliable hormonal methods of contraception to less reliable fertility awareness methods among women requesting abortion in England and Wales over the past 5 years, reveals research published online in the journal BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health.

13 Jan 2025

Teens face body image crisis as social media fuels dissatisfaction globally

Study investigates body dissatisfaction among youth in six countries, revealing strong associations with social media use and sociodemographics, emphasizing a global need for interventions.

12 Jan 2025

Teacher donates liver to save former student's life

When 5-year-old Ezra Toczek from Alden, New York, faced complications of progressive liver disease, his former daycare teacher, Carissa Fisher, became an unexpected hero.

11 Jan 2025

Elderberry juice shows promise in boosting gut health and combating obesity

Elderberry juice rich in anthocyanins boosts glucose regulation and fat metabolism, with significant effects on gut microbiota in overweight adults.

10 Jan 2025

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Francis Collins on supporting NIH and finding common ground

This week, KFF Health News' "What the Health?" presents a conversation with Francis Collins, former National Institutes of Health director and White House science adviser.

2 Jan 2025

Bedfont® Scientific Limited Concludes the Shaun in the Heart of Kent Trail by Presenting a CELLER8® Device to a Successful Participant

The Shaun in the Heart of Kent art trail, sponsored by Bedfont®, unites the community while supporting Heart of Kent Hospice and promoting health with CELLER8®.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 2 Jan 2025

Reframing gender gaps can spur action on female leadership

To many, Vice President Kamala Harris's loss in the 2024 presidential election was a sobering reminder of a larger and continuous gender gap across leadership positions in not only government, but also in business, higher education, and the military.

2 Jan 2025

Social Media News and Research

Latest Social Media News and Research

Loneliness: Two types, two impacts, and what they mean for mental health

Can AI recognize the signs of depression in people’s voices?

Telehealth companies boost ad spending while taking on more complex medicine

Survey shows more Americans prepared to perform CPR in cardiac emergencies

Trump’s funding ‘pause’ throws states, health industry into chaos

Infant mortality drops in the United States while SUID rates rise

What a US exit from the WHO means for global health

Oxford researchers call for framework to study AI's impact on youth mental health

Online resource launched to empower people with vulval lichen sclerosus

Meet Wanda: The AI-generated influencer spreading cancer prevention messages

Junk food turns public villain as power shifts in Washington

Sharenting on Instagram: Are children paying the price for influencer fame?

Exploring the psychological impact of "topical steroid withdrawal"

Study reveals decline in hormonal contraceptive use and increase in fertility awareness methods

Teens face body image crisis as social media fuels dissatisfaction globally

Teacher donates liver to save former student's life

Elderberry juice shows promise in boosting gut health and combating obesity

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Francis Collins on supporting NIH and finding common ground

Bedfont® Scientific Limited Concludes the Shaun in the Heart of Kent Trail by Presenting a CELLER8® Device to a Successful Participant

Reframing gender gaps can spur action on female leadership

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

From street to lab: Advancing controlled substance testing with handheld Raman and FTIR

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AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

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From street to lab: Advancing controlled substance testing with handheld Raman and FTIR

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