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HEARTS Act signed into law to protect students from cardiac arrest

President Biden earlier this week signed into law the bipartisan Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, Research and Training in Schools (HEARTS) Act, which will help ensure students and staff in schools nationwide are prepared to respond to a cardiac emergency.

26 Dec 2024

European Society of Endocrinology announces first-ever World Hormone Day in 2025

After three successful years of raising awareness of the importance of good hormone health through European Hormone Day, the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) and the European Hormone and Metabolism Foundation (ESE Foundation), have announced the first-ever World Hormone Day to take place on 24 April 2025.

24 Dec 2024

Wellness influencers show higher rates of vaccine opposition on social media

Wellness influencers showed higher rates of vaccine opposition on social media compared to other users’ accounts, according to a new University of Michigan study.

23 Dec 2024

Study finds power-motivated users share more fake news on social media

People motivated by power and the desire to influence others are more likely to share fake news posts on social media, according to a new study led by a UCL researcher.

20 Dec 2024

New app offers relief for parents mourning the loss of a child

A new study shows that an app can help parents who are mourning the loss of a child. Parents who used the app for three months reported reduced symptoms of prolonged grief and post-traumatic stress, and also had fewer negative thoughts.

18 Dec 2024

Parents rely on threats to address young children's misbehavior

When young children's behavior becomes challenging, many parents resort to threats – from taking away toys to threatening that Santa will skip their house, a national poll suggests.

16 Dec 2024

Breaking the vape habit: Challenges faced by young adult users

A randomized clinical trial explored the characteristics of young adult exclusive e-cigarette users seeking treatment, revealing high dependence levels, significant behavioral health concerns, and common usage of nicotine replacement therapies. Findings underscore the need for tailored cessation strategies targeting young adults.

15 Dec 2024

Unpacking the link between social media and loneliness

Passive consumption of social media seems to reinforce feelings of disconnection, according to a JRC policy brief which examines the relationship between social media use and loneliness.

13 Dec 2024

Bedfont® Scientific Limited Secures a Double Win at the Kent Business Awards

Crowned Medium Business of the Year 2024 and Best of Kent, Bedfont® showcases its leadership in breath analysis technology and sustainable business practices.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 11 Dec 2024

Quitline coaching shows promise for vaping cessation among young adults

Quitline coaching over the phone helped almost half of young people who vape ditch the habit, potentially improving their health and decreasing the chances they'll transition to cigarettes, according to a new study.

10 Dec 2024

Rethinking public health measures based on game theory

With flu season upon us and coronavirus a persistent threat, Dartmouth researchers propose a new way of thinking about masking and social distancing rules that is more responsive to what people feel is necessary at a given time - and may help increase cooperation.

6 Dec 2024

Social media linked to increased sedentary time in adolescents

The World Health Organization recommends no more than two to three hours per day of sedentary time for youth.

3 Dec 2024

Star power eclipses science in obesity discussions on social media

Celebrity tweets about obesity and weight loss attract far more positive engagement than those from medical authorities, underscoring their potential as powerful health messengers.

1 Dec 2024

Outrage drives the spread of misinformation on social media

Social media posts containing misinformation evoke more moral outrage than posts with trustworthy information, and that outrage facilitates the spread of misinformation, according to a new study by Killian McLoughlin and colleagues.

28 Nov 2024

Study links combined risk factors for aggressive behavior in men with CTE

People who have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) who have a family history of mental illness may have a higher risk of aggression in middle age, according to a study published in the November 27, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

27 Nov 2024

Social media's role in shaping public attitudes toward obesity

Through an analysis of tweets (now rebranded X) relating to obesity published between April 2019 and December 2022, a study conducted by the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has revealed that most of these tweets convey negative sentiments about overweight.

27 Nov 2024

Social Media News and Research

Latest Social Media News and Research

HEARTS Act signed into law to protect students from cardiac arrest

European Society of Endocrinology announces first-ever World Hormone Day in 2025

Wellness influencers show higher rates of vaccine opposition on social media

Study finds power-motivated users share more fake news on social media

New app offers relief for parents mourning the loss of a child

Parents rely on threats to address young children's misbehavior

Breaking the vape habit: Challenges faced by young adult users

Unpacking the link between social media and loneliness

Bedfont® Scientific Limited Secures a Double Win at the Kent Business Awards

Quitline coaching shows promise for vaping cessation among young adults

Rethinking public health measures based on game theory

Social media linked to increased sedentary time in adolescents

Star power eclipses science in obesity discussions on social media

Outrage drives the spread of misinformation on social media

Study links combined risk factors for aggressive behavior in men with CTE

Social media's role in shaping public attitudes toward obesity

Study: One in five young Spaniards spends over two hours daily on TikTok

Researchers explore the power of podcasts in fighting infectious disease misinformation

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Public health and the dairy cow in the room

Artificial nighttime light increases insomnia risk, especially in smaller cities

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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