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Does social media and academic performance impact e-cigarette use among adolescents?

The effects of academic performance on the association between e-cigarette use and social media influence.

2 Nov 2023

Major new campaign launched in the UK to encourage flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England are urging those eligible who've not yet come forward for the flu and COVID-19 vaccines to 'get winter strong' and join the millions of others in taking up the offer ahead of the festive and new year season when flu and COVID-19 are expected to peak.

1 Nov 2023

Gubernatorial candidates quarrel over glory for winning opioid settlements

Opioid settlement cash is not inherently political. It's not the result of a law passed by Congress nor an edit to the state budget. It's not taxpayer money. Rather, it's coming from health care companies that were sued for fueling the opioid crisis with prescription painkillers.

1 Nov 2023

Surfing the web too much? Study links problematic internet use to heightened ADHD symptoms

This meta-analysis reveals a significant association between problematic internet use (PIU) and symptoms of ADHD, particularly in adult males who are not clinically diagnosed. The study emphasizes the need for further research on potential interventions for managing internet use and ADHD symptoms.

30 Oct 2023

Body appreciation messages can offset negative impact of objectified fitness influencer images

A few words of body appreciation can help counter the negative impact of viewing objectified images of female fitness influencers, according to a Washington State University study.

30 Oct 2023

USC receives $20 million grant to study tobacco use among young people

USC faculty members Adam Leventhal, PhD and Caryn Lerman, PhD have received a $20 million grant for research to inform government regulations overseeing tobacco and its marketing, with a focus on protecting young people.

30 Oct 2023

Teen stereotypes vary across cultures and influence adolescent development

In Western cultures, adolescence is often viewed as a time of rebellion and irresponsibility. A new article published in the journal Child Development Perspectives synthesized recent research on stereotypes of adolescence using an interdisciplinary approach which integrates developmental psychology, cultural psychology, and neuroscience.

30 Oct 2023

Youth vaping skyrockets as 85% are exposed to e-cig ads, despite global bans

This cross-national study reveals that 85% of young adults across four countries have been exposed to e-cigarette advertising, despite existing regulations. The research also found a significant association between the level of media exposure and the likelihood of e-cigarette use among the youth.

30 Oct 2023

Is your teen's internet use helping or hurting the family? Study reveals mixed feelings from parents

Parents largely view adolescent internet use as beneficial for family connectedness but express concerns about potential addiction and exposure to harmful content. The study suggests the need for balanced family discussions on internet use and calls for regulation from tech providers and the government.

29 Oct 2023

A new era of vaccines leaves old questions about prices unanswered

The world is entering a new era of vaccines. Following the success of covid-19 mRNA shots, scientists have a far greater capacity to tailor shots to a virus's structure, putting a host of new vaccines on the horizon.

27 Oct 2023

From education to politics: a pan-European analysis of COVID-19 conspiracy theory influences

People’s belief in COVID-19-related conspiracy theories (CTs) In Europe.

27 Oct 2023

Epidemic: What good is a vaccine when there is no rice?

The 1970s was the deadliest decade in the "entire history of Bangladesh," said environmental historian Iftekhar Iqbal

24 Oct 2023

Psychologists warn about the dangers of rising psychological pseudoscience

A rise in psychological pseudoscience is putting people at risk, psychologists have warned, with social media and celebrity endorsements partly to blame.

24 Oct 2023

What were the reasons for COVID-19 vaccine refusal in Hong Kong?

The willingness to accept the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine and reasons for hesitancy in Hong Kong.

23 Oct 2023

Nature videos boost adolescent mental health: Study shows reduced stress and improved mood

Brief nature video exposure improved stress, mood, and relaxation, highlighting the potential of nature-based interventions for adolescent mental health.

22 Oct 2023

Social media and mental health linked to rising e-cigarette use in American teens

Researchers find that symptoms of anxiety and depression mediate the link between social media use and e-cigarette usage among American school students. The study suggests that the effects are more pronounced in females, highlighting the public health concerns of social media's impact on youth.

17 Oct 2023

Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) diabetes benefits: Hope or hype?

Researchers compared the effects of fermented and non-fermented Aronia melanocarpa berries on glycemic markers in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients. Despite the berries' high antioxidant potential and past studies suggesting benefits, this rigorous trial found no significant impact on waist circumference, insulin sensitivity, or glucose levels.

10 Oct 2023

Social Media News and Research

Latest Social Media News and Research

Does social media and academic performance impact e-cigarette use among adolescents?

Major new campaign launched in the UK to encourage flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

Gubernatorial candidates quarrel over glory for winning opioid settlements

Surfing the web too much? Study links problematic internet use to heightened ADHD symptoms

Body appreciation messages can offset negative impact of objectified fitness influencer images

USC receives $20 million grant to study tobacco use among young people

Teen stereotypes vary across cultures and influence adolescent development

Youth vaping skyrockets as 85% are exposed to e-cig ads, despite global bans

Is your teen's internet use helping or hurting the family? Study reveals mixed feelings from parents

A new era of vaccines leaves old questions about prices unanswered

From education to politics: a pan-European analysis of COVID-19 conspiracy theory influences

Epidemic: What good is a vaccine when there is no rice?

Psychologists warn about the dangers of rising psychological pseudoscience

What were the reasons for COVID-19 vaccine refusal in Hong Kong?

Nature videos boost adolescent mental health: Study shows reduced stress and improved mood

Social media and mental health linked to rising e-cigarette use in American teens

Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) diabetes benefits: Hope or hype?

Epidemic: Bodies remember what was done to them

Syphilis rates twice as high among transgender women and Black gay and bisexual men in Chicago

Mental Health as a Universal Human Right: NAMI's Mission on World Mental Health Day

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