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Lawsuit alleges Obamacare plan-switching scheme targeted low-income consumers

A wide-ranging lawsuit filed Friday outlines a moneymaking scheme by which large insurance sales agency call centers enrolled people into Affordable Care Act plans or switched their coverage, all without their permission.

16 Apr 2024

Conservative justices stir trouble for Republican politicians on abortion

Abortion opponents have maneuvered in courthouses for years to end access to reproductive health care. In Arizona last week, a win for the anti-abortion camp caused political blowback for Republican candidates in the state and beyond.

16 Apr 2024

Can media use in adolescents increase the risk of psychotic experiences in early adulthood?

The association between media use among adolescents and the occurrence of psychotic experiences.

12 Apr 2024

After public push, CMS curbs health insurance agents’ access to consumer SSNs

Until last week, the system that is used to enroll people in federal Affordable Care Act insurance plans inadvertently allowed access by insurance brokers to consumers' full Social Security numbers, information brokers don't need.

9 Apr 2024

Lancet Commission predicts sharp increase in global prostate cancer cases

Cases of prostate cancer are projected to double from 1.4 million per year in 2020 to 2.9 million per year by 2040, with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) predicted to see the highest increases in cases, according to The Lancet Commission on prostate cancer which will be launched by a presentation at the European Association of Urology Congress.

4 Apr 2024

WHO launches AI-powered empathetic digital health promoter

Ahead of World Health Day, focused on 'My Health, My Right', the World Health Organization (WHO) announces the launch of S.A.R.A.H., a digital health promoter prototype with enhanced empathetic response powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI).

4 Apr 2024

Intense and problematic social media use linked to sleep difficulties in teens

University of Queensland research has shown intense and problematic social media use is linked to sleep difficulties in adolescents.

3 Apr 2024

Low self-control tied to impulse purchases driven by social media and targeted ads

A recent study showed a connection between low self-control and impulse buying as influenced by social media and targeted advertising.

3 Apr 2024

California universities are required to offer abortion pills. Many just don’t mention it.

When Deanna Gomez found out she was pregnant in September 2023, she felt the timing couldn't have been worse.

2 Apr 2024

Four years after shelter-in-place, covid-19 misinformation persists

From spring break parties to Mardi Gras, many people remember the last major “normal” thing they did before the novel coronavirus pandemic dawned, forcing governments worldwide to issue stay-at-home advisories and shutdowns.

1 Apr 2024

Enhancing patient empowerment in plastic surgery through social media

For patients considering or undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) procedures, using social media to gather information and answer questions can enhance patient empowerment – potentially leading to increased autonomy and better decision-making, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

30 Mar 2024

Contraceptive content shared on social media largely not from health experts, study finds

Brigham researchers looked at tweets from 2014 to 2019 about contraceptive methods and found that only a small fraction were authored by health professionals.

29 Mar 2024

Parents voice strong concerns about social media sharing of pediatric craniofacial patients' images

Parents voice strong concerns about social media sharing of images of children undergoing craniofacial surgery, reports a survey study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

29 Mar 2024

Enhancing patient empowerment in plastic surgery through social media

28 Mar 2024

California is expanding insurance access for teenagers seeking therapy on their own

When she was in ninth grade, Fiona Lu fell into a depression. She had trouble adjusting to her new high school in Orange County, California, and felt so isolated and exhausted that she cried every morning.

28 Mar 2024

Navigating school attendance: Parents weigh physical and mental health in decisions

Study explores how parents decide whether their children should attend school or stay home due to sickness, revealing a cautious approach when in doubt, and highlights the significant consideration of mental health alongside physical well-being.

27 Mar 2024

Parental dilemmas: Deciding when to keep a child home from school

Many parents struggle deciding whether their middle or high school aged child should stay home from school if they don't feel well, a new national poll suggests.

25 Mar 2024

Sweeteners and sweetness enhancers show promise for weight control

New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May), suggests that replacing sugar-sweetened food and drinks with low/no energy sweetened products can help weight control for at least one year after rapid weight loss in adults, without increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease.

22 Mar 2024

Middle-aged adults in the U.S. experience higher levels of loneliness than European counterparts

Middle-aged adults in the U.S. tend to report significantly higher levels of loneliness than their European counterparts, possibly due in part to weaker family ties and greater income inequality, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

18 Mar 2024

The balance and variety approach to navigating diet culture

With so many types of diets being promoted online and on social media, a leading dietitian says flexibility is more sustainable than a rigid diet plan.

12 Mar 2024

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Latest Social Media News and Research

Lawsuit alleges Obamacare plan-switching scheme targeted low-income consumers

Conservative justices stir trouble for Republican politicians on abortion

Can media use in adolescents increase the risk of psychotic experiences in early adulthood?

After public push, CMS curbs health insurance agents’ access to consumer SSNs

Lancet Commission predicts sharp increase in global prostate cancer cases

WHO launches AI-powered empathetic digital health promoter

Intense and problematic social media use linked to sleep difficulties in teens

Low self-control tied to impulse purchases driven by social media and targeted ads

California universities are required to offer abortion pills. Many just don’t mention it.

Four years after shelter-in-place, covid-19 misinformation persists

Enhancing patient empowerment in plastic surgery through social media

Contraceptive content shared on social media largely not from health experts, study finds

Parents voice strong concerns about social media sharing of pediatric craniofacial patients' images

Enhancing patient empowerment in plastic surgery through social media

California is expanding insurance access for teenagers seeking therapy on their own

Navigating school attendance: Parents weigh physical and mental health in decisions

Parental dilemmas: Deciding when to keep a child home from school

Sweeteners and sweetness enhancers show promise for weight control

Middle-aged adults in the U.S. experience higher levels of loneliness than European counterparts

The balance and variety approach to navigating diet culture

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