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Children’s screen time linked to poorer diet adherence in new study

Study explored how media usage among children affects their adherence to the Mediterranean diet, finding that increased screen time, particularly watching videos and playing games, is linked to poorer eating habits.

20 Oct 2024

California continues progressive policies, with restraint, in divisive election year

This year, Gov. Gavin Newsom affirmed abortion access, calling California "a proud reproductive freedom state" and criticizing Republicans across the country for trying to take away families' rights.

18 Oct 2024

Study explores why teens self-diagnose mental health conditions through TikTok content

Adolescents are increasingly self-diagnosing mental health conditions after engaging with TikTok, driven by identity exploration and limited healthcare access.

18 Oct 2024

Leveraging educational expertise to counter TikTok misinformation

Educational psychologists could help to fight mental health and neurodiversity misinformation on TikTok as more young people self-diagnose based on poor quality content on the platform, a new study says.

16 Oct 2024

Everyday products ranked for health impact: Which ones are harming you and which are making you healthier?

The Building H Index 2024 rates 75+ non-healthcare products on their impact on human health, identifying how daily-use items influence eating, sleep, physical activity, social interaction, and outdoor behaviors. The report pushes for company accountability in improving health outcomes through small product modifications.

16 Oct 2024

Dietitians boost GLP-1 therapy success with personalized care and side effect management

Researchers reveal the importance of personalized communication and side effect management in improving outcomes for patients on GLP-1 medications for weight management. The study highlights the critical role of dietitians in guiding lifestyle and dietary changes.

15 Oct 2024

New research highlights barriers to helmet use among cyclists

Wearing a helmet can prevent brain injury and deaths in cyclists, yet many do not wear a helmet. New research presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress today (Tuesday) suggests that this is largely due to issues of convenience and comfort.

14 Oct 2024

Survey: 25% of adults suspect undiagnosed ADHD

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder – also known as ADHD – is typically thought of as a childhood condition.

14 Oct 2024

Breast cancer patients find hope and connection through YouTube

A study by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) has identified the most relevant YouTube videos on this disease and the concerns of the people who post comments.

12 Oct 2024

Partisanship and socioeconomic factors affect COVID-19 vaccination rates

COVID-19 vaccination rates have varied significantly based on partisanship and socioeconomic factors, with Democrats getting vaccinated faster and at higher percentages than Republicans and Independents.

10 Oct 2024

Study reveals marketing tactics of tobacco-free nicotine pouches in the UK

White nicotine pouches that taste like strawberries, are good for your health and evoke a sense of freedom - are as free as only Swedes can be.

8 Oct 2024

Can multivitamins improve mood and reduce stress in older adults?

Researchers investigate the potential of multivitamin-mineral supplements to improve daily functioning among older adults.

8 Oct 2024

What’s new and what to watch for in the upcoming ACA open enrollment period

It's that time of year again: In most states, the Affordable Care Act's annual open enrollment season for health plans begins Nov. 1 and lasts through Jan. 15.

8 Oct 2024

Tech breaks effectively reduce cell phone use in classrooms

Technology breaks reduce cell phone use in college classrooms but have mixed results on academic performance, suggesting further investigation is needed.

6 Oct 2024

Emergency response underway as Rwanda battles deadly Marburg virus

The World Health Organization (WHO) is readying emergency supplies to send to Rwanda following the country's first outbreak of the highly contagious Marburg virus, as authorities attempt to trace people who may be at risk.

1 Oct 2024

Smartphone-based AI systems track subtle facial, pupil signals to identify depression

It has been estimated that nearly 300 million people, or about 4% of the global population, are afflicted by some form of depression. But detecting it can be difficult, particularly when those affected don't (or won't) report negative feelings to friends, family or clinicians.

30 Sep 2024

Social Media News and Research

Latest Social Media News and Research

Children’s screen time linked to poorer diet adherence in new study

California continues progressive policies, with restraint, in divisive election year

Study explores why teens self-diagnose mental health conditions through TikTok content

Leveraging educational expertise to counter TikTok misinformation

Everyday products ranked for health impact: Which ones are harming you and which are making you healthier?

Dietitians boost GLP-1 therapy success with personalized care and side effect management

New research highlights barriers to helmet use among cyclists

Survey: 25% of adults suspect undiagnosed ADHD

Breast cancer patients find hope and connection through YouTube

Partisanship and socioeconomic factors affect COVID-19 vaccination rates

Study reveals marketing tactics of tobacco-free nicotine pouches in the UK

Can multivitamins improve mood and reduce stress in older adults?

What’s new and what to watch for in the upcoming ACA open enrollment period

Tech breaks effectively reduce cell phone use in classrooms

Emergency response underway as Rwanda battles deadly Marburg virus

Smartphone-based AI systems track subtle facial, pupil signals to identify depression

WHO partners with TikTok to promote reliable health information

Global surge in childhood obesity signals an urgent health crisis

Online microaggressions impact sleep quality in young Black women

Lack of awareness contributes to under-reporting of adverse drug reactions

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

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

Social Media News and Research

Latest Social Media News and Research

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

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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