Screen Time, Social Media Use Linked to Eating Disorder Symptoms
MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Greater total screen time, social media use, and...
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Social Media Bans Could Deny Teenagers Mental Health Help
Social media’s effects on the mental health of young people are not well understood. That hasn’t stopped Congress, state legislatures, and the U.S. surgeon general from moving ahead with age bans and warning labels...
Read MoreCalifornia Forges Ahead With Social Media Rules Despite Legal Barriers
California lawmakers are pursuing legislation aimed at protecting children from the dangers of social media, one of many efforts around the country to confront what U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and other public health...
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High Social Media Use Only Tied to Depression in Teens Who Are Already Vulnerable
High social media use is only tied to increased depression in teens who are already vulnerable,...
Read MoreIs Social Media a Useful Tool or a Gateway to Medical Misinformation?
Healthcare providers see a concerning trend in medical misinformation due to the increasing number of individuals, especially those who are Millennials and Generation Z, who often rely on social media to obtain quick medical...
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Surgeon General Calls for Warning Labels on Social Media Sites
MONDAY, June 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Surgeon General announced Monday that he...
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Clinician Views on Using Social Media Platforms to Relay Medical Information: Useful Tool or Gateway to Medical Misinformation?
As social media platforms continue gaining popularity as medical information resources, healthcare professionals can help combat medical misinformation.
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One in Six Teen Girls Showing Signs of Social Media Addiction
THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — One in six girls in high school has possible...
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Analyzing Twitter Users’ Reaction to Romanticizing Mental Illness on Social Media
The following is a summary of “Anxiety is not Cute” analysis of Twitter users’ discourses on...
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Weight-Related Bullying Increases With More Screen Time, Social Media Use
Among an international sample of adolescents, there is an association of increased screen time...
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Social Media Increases Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery Patient Empowerment
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For patients undergoing plastic and reconstructive...
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Consumers Are Most Frequent Posters of Contraception Info on Social Media
MONDAY, April 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Social media is a popular conduit for birth control...
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Social Media + Photo-Editing Apps Tied to Higher Interest in Cosmetic Procedures
MONDAY, March 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Time spent on social media and use of...
Read MoreObstetrics and gynecology applicant perceptions of residency program culture with virtual interviews: a qualitative analysis of social media posts.
In the United States, Obstetrics and Gynecology residency interviews are instrumental in assessing the compatibility between medical student applicants and residency programs during the match process. Applicant perceptions of...
Read MoreThe evolving role of social media in enhancing quality of life: a global perspective across 10 countries.
Excessive or inappropriate use of social media has been linked to disruptions in regular work, well-being, mental health, and overall reduction of quality of life. However, a limited number of studies documenting the impact of...
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Crafting the Ideal Social Media Presence: Deciphering the Blueprint for Pediatric Surgical Families
The following is a summary of “A Social Media Blueprint – Understanding What Makes the Optimal...
Read MoreNetwork analysis of the social media activities around the #TeleCheckAF project.
TeleCheck-AF is a novel remote on-demand mobile health infrastructure around teleconsultations for patients with atrial fibrillation. Social media (SoMe) communication on Twitter contributed to the dissemination of this...
Read MoreA Content Analysis of Transgender Health and Wellness Themes Shared Through Social Media.
Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) adolescents experience limited access to gender-affirming care (GAC) and information and use social media platforms for informational and social support. We conducted conventional content...
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Social Media Use Tied to Higher Health Risk Behavior in Teens
THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Social media use is associated with adverse...
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How Physicians Can Engage in Social Media Use Without Inviting a Malpractice Suit
Maintaining the utmost professionalism on social media apps is essential for physicians.
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