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Excessive social media use linked to increased smoking and vaping among youth

The more time spent on social media, the greater the likelihood that children and young people will both smoke and/or vape, suggests research published online in the respiratory journal Thorax.

20 May 2024

AI chatbots outperform doctors in empathy and readability for cancer-related questions, study finds

Study found that AI chatbots provided higher empathy, response quality, and readability in answers to cancer-related inquiries compared to licensed physicians.

20 May 2024

Fake news unmasked: Emotional features boost fake news detection accuracy on social media

Researchers found that integrating emotional features, particularly negative emotions, into machine learning models enhances the accuracy of fake news detection on social media platforms. This study highlights the crucial role of emotions in distinguishing between real and fake news during the COVID-19 pandemic.

20 May 2024

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Distraction during meals linked to increased hedonic consumption

If you tend to do other things or get distracted while eating dinner, you may be running the risk of over-consuming everyday pleasures later, possibly because the distraction caused you to enjoy yourself less, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

17 May 2024

Study links high social media use to increased smoking and vaping among youth

The use of social media platforms and cigarette smoking and vaping risk among young individuals.

17 May 2024

High social media use linked to increased smoking and vaping in youth

The more time spent on social media, the greater the likelihood that children and young people will both smoke and/or vape, suggests research published online in the respiratory journal Thorax.

16 May 2024

Study links higher-potency cannabis use in youth to increased risk of psychotic experiences

Young individuals consuming higher-potency cannabis, such as skunk, between ages 16 and 18, are twice as likely to have psychotic experiences from age 19 to 24 compared to those using lower-potency cannabis.

14 May 2024

Understanding body dysmorphia through WhatsApp profiles of individuals with obesity

New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) has found that many people who are living with obesity conceal their body in their WhatsApp profile pictures.

14 May 2024

Social media channels could be harnessed to provide information about obesity to young people

There is an urgent need to harness the potential of TikTok and other social media channels to provide scientific information about obesity to young people in engaging and accessible way, the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) will hear.

14 May 2024

Ketogenic diet boosts mental health: Study reveals reduced stress and improved mood

A recent study in Nutrition by Northumbria University explored how adherence to a ketogenic diet affects mental health in the general population, finding improvements in calmness, contentedness, alertness, and overall emotional well-being.

14 May 2024

Food marketing on Twitch influences adolescent food preferences and purchases

Food and drink advertisements on videogame livestreaming platforms (VGLSPs) like Twitch are associated with more positive attitudes towards, and purchases and intake of, unhealthy foods that are high in fat, salt and/or sugar (HFSS) like energy drinks among adolescents aged 18 or younger, according to new research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May).

13 May 2024

Leveraging AI to connect social media discourse with public health trends

"Sticks and stones may break my bones," the old adage goes. "But words will never hurt me."

13 May 2024

Social media use linked to rising teen mental health issues, study reveals

Researchers detail how social media can shape behavioral, cognitive, and neurobiological changes in adolescents, increasing their vulnerability to mental health issues.

8 May 2024

Pressure to be "perfect" leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and children, study finds

Is the status of "perfect parent" attainable? Researchers leading a national dialogue about parental burnout from The Ohio State University College of Nursing and the university's Office of the Chief Wellness Officer say "no," and a new study finds that pressure to try to be "perfect" leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and their children.

8 May 2024

Biden team’s tightrope: Reining in rogue Obamacare agents without slowing enrollment

President Joe Biden counts among his accomplishments the record-high number of people, more than 21 million, who enrolled in Obamacare plans this year.

7 May 2024

Lessons learned: Strategies for future pandemic response based on mpox experience

Targeted support for marginalized communities, strong public messaging and a properly coordinated Government approach led by Ministers are amongst the recommendations contained in a new evidence-based article examining how the UK should respond to future pandemics.

6 May 2024

Raw meat-based diet for pets linked to drug-resistant bacteria, prompting concerns over public health risks

Study reveals that raw meat-based pet diets (RMBDs) often harbor multidrug-resistant bacteria, posing significant health risks to both pets and humans, unlike conventionally processed pet foods.

5 May 2024

Study investigates how adolescents perceive and engage with digital communication

A new study co-authored by Sophie Janicke-Bowles, associate professor in Chapman University's School of Communication, sheds light on the role that new and traditional media play in promoting and affecting character development, emotions, prosocial behavior and well-being (aka happiness) in youth.

3 May 2024

GenE-HumDi's strategy for involving young scientists in cutting-edge research

COST Actions are meant to be inclusive which means ensuring a geographic spread of participants, encouraging gender balance, and involving young researchers.

3 May 2024

Social Media News and Research

Latest Social Media News and Research

Excessive social media use linked to increased smoking and vaping among youth

AI chatbots outperform doctors in empathy and readability for cancer-related questions, study finds

Fake news unmasked: Emotional features boost fake news detection accuracy on social media

Sunshine and Steps for a Cause: Bedfont® Scientific’s Team Raise Vital Funds at Heart of Kent Hospice’s Bluebell Walk 2024.

Distraction during meals linked to increased hedonic consumption

Study links high social media use to increased smoking and vaping among youth

High social media use linked to increased smoking and vaping in youth

Study links higher-potency cannabis use in youth to increased risk of psychotic experiences

Understanding body dysmorphia through WhatsApp profiles of individuals with obesity

Social media channels could be harnessed to provide information about obesity to young people

Ketogenic diet boosts mental health: Study reveals reduced stress and improved mood

Food marketing on Twitch influences adolescent food preferences and purchases

Leveraging AI to connect social media discourse with public health trends

Social media use linked to rising teen mental health issues, study reveals

Pressure to be "perfect" leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and children, study finds

Biden team’s tightrope: Reining in rogue Obamacare agents without slowing enrollment

Lessons learned: Strategies for future pandemic response based on mpox experience

Raw meat-based diet for pets linked to drug-resistant bacteria, prompting concerns over public health risks

Study investigates how adolescents perceive and engage with digital communication

GenE-HumDi's strategy for involving young scientists in cutting-edge research

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