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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

Unpacking negative body talk: Fat talk holds stronger impact on mental health, while old talk still raises concerns

Research investigates the impact of "old talk" (negative age-related body talk) on mental health and quality of life, highlighting its limited exploration compared to "fat talk." The study examines the contribution of old talk and fat talk to negative outcomes, considering their correlation and interaction with age.

22 May 2023

Cannabis users' cognitive abilities compared: Flower vs. concentrate - surprising findings revealed!

Study compares the cognitive test performance of chronic cannabis flower users, concentrate users, and non-users, revealing that both flower and concentrate users exhibit poorer performance in certain cognitive tasks compared to non-users. However, there were no significant differences in cognitive test results between flower and concentrate users, suggesting similar cognitive impacts under sober conditions.

22 May 2023

Young people are having less sex than their parents did at their age. Researchers explore why.

Young adults aren't behaving the way their parents did: They're not drinking as much, they're facing more mental health challenges, and they're living with their parents longer. On top of that, computer games and social media have become a sort of stand-in for physical relationships.

22 May 2023

ChatGPT raises concerns of AI-driven infodemic in public health

Researchers examine the evolution of Large Language Models (LLMs) and the profound impact of ChatGPT on the AI field. It highlights the opportunities and ethical challenges posed by LLMs, particularly in relation to public health and the spread of misinformation.

17 May 2023

Caffeine connection: Pre-teen caffeine consumption linked to early nicotine use

Research explores the relationship between caffeine use and nicotine onset among early adolescents, shedding light on a potential contributing factor to youth nicotine initiation. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the influence of caffeine in preventing early nicotine use.

16 May 2023

Short science-backed messages could be an effective way to discourage cannabis use during pregnancy

Short science-backed messages about the health risks of using cannabis while pregnant could be an effective way to discourage the dangerous trend.

16 May 2023

Tailoring online contraception education for culturally diverse women improves uptake and reduces unintended pregnancies

Online education intervention can improve preference for and uptake of long-acting reversible contraception in women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD).

15 May 2023

Study shows AI chatbot provides quality and empathetic answers to patient questions

Are artificial intelligence chatbot assistants capable of providing the same level of quality and empathy as human doctors?

14 May 2023

How have emergency medicine physicians' social media content and language changed during COVID-19, and can they provide insight into physician well-being?

Researchers analyzed Twitter to assess changes in the language during the coronavirus disease 2019.

12 May 2023

Most nurses claim insufficient staffing as the leading cause of their well-being struggles

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc., a market-leading, tech-enabled workforce solutions platform and advisory firm, in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University, today announced the results of its annual survey of nursing professionals and students.

11 May 2023

How did media attention impact minoxidil hair loss treatment prescribing patterns?

Researchers investigated changes in oral minoxidil prescribing.

11 May 2023

What are the potential consequences of unchecked AI proliferation?

Research paper discusses the potential threats posed by artificial intelligence (AI) to human health and well-being, including control and manipulation of people, dehumanizing lethal weapon capacity, and rendering human labor obsolete. It also highlights the need for effective regulation and calls for a moratorium on the development of self-improving AI.

11 May 2023

Adolescent body image perceptions shape dietary habits, study finds

Research paper is a systematic review that examines the relationship between body image perception/satisfaction and dietary habits in adolescents. The review found that adolescents who underestimate their body weight tend to report less healthy dietary habits than body weight overestimators.

10 May 2023

Social Media News and Research

Latest Social Media News and Research

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

Unpacking negative body talk: Fat talk holds stronger impact on mental health, while old talk still raises concerns

Cannabis users' cognitive abilities compared: Flower vs. concentrate - surprising findings revealed!

Young people are having less sex than their parents did at their age. Researchers explore why.

ChatGPT raises concerns of AI-driven infodemic in public health

Caffeine connection: Pre-teen caffeine consumption linked to early nicotine use

Short science-backed messages could be an effective way to discourage cannabis use during pregnancy

Tailoring online contraception education for culturally diverse women improves uptake and reduces unintended pregnancies

Study shows AI chatbot provides quality and empathetic answers to patient questions

How have emergency medicine physicians' social media content and language changed during COVID-19, and can they provide insight into physician well-being?

Most nurses claim insufficient staffing as the leading cause of their well-being struggles

How did media attention impact minoxidil hair loss treatment prescribing patterns?

What are the potential consequences of unchecked AI proliferation?

Adolescent body image perceptions shape dietary habits, study finds

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Social Media News and Research

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