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University students experienced prolonged, high levels of psychological distress during the pandemic

Undergraduates at UK universities experienced prolonged and high levels of psychological distress and anxiety during the pandemic, according to a new study, tracking wellbeing over the course of 2020 to 2021.

18 Jun 2023

Doctors and scientists experienced alarming rates of personal attacks on social media

Dr. Tricia Pendergrast, a recent Feinberg School of Medicine graduate who led the pre-COVID-19 study on harassment, recalled several responses from people who feared for their safety.

16 Jun 2023

Managing blood sugar levels during exercise remains a challenge for people with type 1 diabetes

Many people with type 1 diabetes struggle to exercise safely while keeping their blood sugar levels within a healthy range, according to a study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

Amsterdam UMC to lead a global consortium with the aim of developing interventions to combat chronic diseases

Chronic diseases (NCDs) are a global health epidemic and almost 80% of them occur in low- and middle-income countries.

15 Jun 2023

Limiting social media use provides psychological benefits

Last month, the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Surgeon General both issued health advisories.

14 Jun 2023

How does the Indian diet fit in with the EAT-Lancet Reference Diet?

Research compared food consumption patterns in India to the EAT-Lancet reference diet, highlighting variations across income groups, regions, and sectors. It aims to assess the alignment with sustainable and healthy eating recommendations.

14 Jun 2023

Study looks at the use emoji and emoticons in secure clinical texting systems

You may have heard it said before that a picture is worth a thousand words, but what about an emoji?

13 Jun 2023

"#DocTok" harnesses the expertise of Dr James Gill to address medical concerns to Gen Z

The University of Warwick is excited to announce the launch of "#DocTok," a new initiative that harnesses the expertise of medical doctor Dr James Gill to address and communicate possible medical concerns to the younger generation.

10 Jun 2023

Unlocking the complete potential of industrial hemp using genomics

Plant biologist Alex Harkess, PhD, and his lab at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology are on a mission to change the future of food and fiber crops, one flowering plant species at a time.

7 Jun 2023

The University of Warwick launches "#Doctok" to address medical concerns to the younger generation

6 Jun 2023

Does COVID-19 vaccination affect the menstrual cycle?

The association of COVID-19 vaccination with menstrual cycle abnormalities.

6 Jun 2023

Adolescents know and care about the changing legal landscape of abortion in the US

On July 1, North Carolina's new abortion limits go into effect. As restrictions on abortions are being tightened across the United States, adolescents may encounter mounting obstacles that could prevent them from accessing abortion care.

2 Jun 2023

Improving health outcomes and wellbeing of older adults

The contribution of team members on a research project can get taken for granted, with storied senior leaders gaining most of the attention.

26 May 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic: what was its impact on child mental health prevalence in the US?

Assessing whether the COVID-19 pandemic increased the incidence of any mental health.

25 May 2023

United States Surgeon General’s Advisory highlights social media’s effects on youth mental health

Today, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a new Surgeon General’s Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health.

25 May 2023

Study analyzes bedtime screen use behavior and sleep outcome

The US Surgeon General issued an advisory on social media and youth mental health a week after the American Psychological Association issued a health advisory on social media use in adolescence.

25 May 2023

69% of parents think social media image editing apps, filters negatively impact their children's body image: Survey

With children more plugged in to social media than ever before, a wave of new image editing apps and filters along with trends related to appearance have parents concerned about damage to body image.

24 May 2023

Brain imaging reveals the truth: Social media friends can't replace real friends

Especially for young people, social media influencers and celebrities create an illusion of closeness, leading to potentially problematic fake friendships. A new study used brain imaging to explore whether the unilateral friendships formed on social media are comparable to real reciprocal friendships.

23 May 2023

California’s fentanyl problem is getting worse

California has allocated more than $1 billion in recent years to combat its opioid crisis. Much of the money has been used to distribute fentanyl test strips and the overdose reversal drug naloxone, as well as deliver medical care to people who are homeless.

23 May 2023

Looking at pictures of food on the internet can make you feel full

The internet is overflowing with pictures of food: On news sites, social media and banner ads that pop up everywhere.

23 May 2023

Social Media News and Research

Latest Social Media News and Research

University students experienced prolonged, high levels of psychological distress during the pandemic

Doctors and scientists experienced alarming rates of personal attacks on social media

Managing blood sugar levels during exercise remains a challenge for people with type 1 diabetes

Amsterdam UMC to lead a global consortium with the aim of developing interventions to combat chronic diseases

Limiting social media use provides psychological benefits

How does the Indian diet fit in with the EAT-Lancet Reference Diet?

Study looks at the use emoji and emoticons in secure clinical texting systems

"#DocTok" harnesses the expertise of Dr James Gill to address medical concerns to Gen Z

Unlocking the complete potential of industrial hemp using genomics

The University of Warwick launches "#Doctok" to address medical concerns to the younger generation

Does COVID-19 vaccination affect the menstrual cycle?

Adolescents know and care about the changing legal landscape of abortion in the US

Improving health outcomes and wellbeing of older adults

The COVID-19 pandemic: what was its impact on child mental health prevalence in the US?

United States Surgeon General’s Advisory highlights social media’s effects on youth mental health

Study analyzes bedtime screen use behavior and sleep outcome

69% of parents think social media image editing apps, filters negatively impact their children's body image: Survey

Brain imaging reveals the truth: Social media friends can't replace real friends

California’s fentanyl problem is getting worse

Looking at pictures of food on the internet can make you feel full

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